Yaa

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YAH'yah'1 syllable
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Resilient

MEANING

Born on Thursday

ORIGIN

Ghanaian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Akan day-naming system, where 'Yaa' is the name given to females born on Thursday.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Akan culture, day names carry significant meaning and are often associated with certain characteristics.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The use of day names in Ghana dates back centuries and is still a prevalent practice today.

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Yaa - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations