Addo - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Addo

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AH-doh'AD-oh'2 syllables
🌐Ga
Leader

MEANING

King of the road

ORIGIN

Ghanaian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Ga language, where 'Ado' signifies leadership or prominence.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used among the Ga people as a name signifying leadership qualities.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the name has been used among the Ga tribes of Ghana to denote individuals of high status or leadership.

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MEANING

One who is born on a Monday

ORIGIN

Ghanaian

ETYMOLOGY

In Akan culture, names are often given based on the day of the week on which one is born.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Akan tradition, a child born on a Monday is often named Kwadwo or Kojo for males, with Addo being a variation.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The practice of naming based on the day of birth is prevalent in Ghanaian cultures, with each day associated with specific characteristics.

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