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Yaa

“Born on Thursday”

YAH

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Origin

Akan

Language

Niger-Congo (Kwa)

Pronunciation

YAH

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

An Akan day-name for girls born on Thursday, famously borne by Yaa Asantewaa, the Ashanti warrior queen.

Related Names

Afua

Born on Friday

Akua

Born on Wednesday

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