Yaw (name)
Male given name from the Akan people / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yaw is a masculine given name originating from the Akan people and their day naming system, meaning "born on a Thursday" in Akan language, following their day naming system.[1] People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Yaw has the appellation "Preko" or "Opereba" meaning brave.[2][3]
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Gender | Male |
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Word/name | Akan people |
Meaning | born on a Thursday |
Region of origin | ![]() Empire of Ashanti |
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