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femaleAkan/Twi

Asantewaa

“From the Asante people; Asante woman”

ah-SAHN-teh-wah

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Origin

Akan/Twi

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

ah-SAHN-teh-wah

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

An Akan name made legendary by Yaa Asantewaa, who led the Ashanti uprising against the British in 1900.

Notable People

Yaa Asantewaa, Ashanti warrior queen

Related Names

Yaa

Born on Thursday

Akyamaa

One who is powerful; respected elder woman

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