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Yaw

yaw

/jɔː/

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yaw

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Akan/Twi (Ghana)
Meaning
Born on Thursday
Gender
male

Pronunciation tips

Yaw is the Thursday name for boys; name of Yaw Darko and many prominent Ghanaians

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