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Origin
Akan
Language
Niger-Congo (Kwa)
Pronunciation
NAH-nah
Gender
unisex
Cultural Significance
A title of respect and royalty in Akan culture, used for chiefs, elders, and ancestors. Also used as a given name.
Notable People
- Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana
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