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Nana Yaw

Grandfather/chief born on Thursday

NAH-nah YAW

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Origin

Akan

Language

Niger-Congo (Kwa)

Pronunciation

NAH-nah YAW

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

An Akan compound name combining the honorific Nana with the Thursday day-name, denoting respected lineage.

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