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Adwoa

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Pronounced ah-JWOH-ah /ɑˈdʒwo.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Akan (Ghana) day-naming tradition, Adwoa is the name for a girl born on Monday, linked to peace and calmMedium

In 30 seconds: Born on Monday: Adwoa is an Akan day-name for a girl. Warm and meaningful (said 'ah-JWOH-ah').
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Origin MediumAkan, Ghanaian
MeaningFrom the Akan (Ghana) day-naming tradition, Adwoa is the name for a girl born on Monday, linked to peace and calm
U.S. rank (2024)#10262 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 221

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819772024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adwoa comes from the Akan (Ghana) day-naming tradition; it is the name for a girl born on Monday, linked to peace and calm. A warm, meaningful name (said 'ah-JWOH-ah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Ghanaian families. Rare, born-on-Monday at the root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Adwoa is the Akan (Ghana) day-name for a girl born on Monday, associated with peace and calm — a warm, meaningful name (said 'ah-JWOH-ah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Adwoa — Akan day-name; Monday-born

Variations

AdjoaAjua

Nicknames

Adwo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adwoa mean?

Adwoa is an Akan (Ghana) day-name for a girl born on Monday, linked to peace and calm.

How do you pronounce Adwoa?

It's said ah-JWOH-ah /ɑˈdʒwo.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adwoa a boy or girl name?

Adwoa is a girl's name (its male counterpart is Kwadwo).

How popular is Adwoa?

Adwoa is a very rare name in the U.S.

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