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Asantewaa

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Pronounced ah-sahn-TAY-wah /ɑː.sɑːnˈteɪ.wɑː/Medium

Meaning: An Akan name meaning roughly 'woman of the Asante', borne by Yaa Asantewaa, queen mother of Ejisu, who led the Ashanti in the War of the Golden Stool against British colonial forces. A name of great honour in Ghana.Low

In 30 seconds: A warrior queen's name: Asantewaa honours Yaa Asantewaa, who led the Ashanti in war (said 'ah-sahn-TAY-wah').
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Origin MediumAkan
MeaningAn Akan name meaning roughly 'woman of the Asante', borne by Yaa Asantewaa, queen mother of Ejisu, who led the Ashanti in the War of the Golden Stool against British colonial forces. A name of great honour in Ghana.
U.S. rank (2024)#13621
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Asantewaa is an Akan name, understood as 'woman of the Asante'. It belongs above all to Yaa Asantewaa, the queen mother of Ejisu who took up arms against British colonial forces in 1900. In Ghana and across the diaspora the name stands for courage and leadership, and we note that heritage with respect (said 'ah-sahn-TAY-wah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records, though it is honoured in Ghana. Rare here, powerful, and deeply historic.

Did you know? Yaa Asantewaa, queen mother of Ejisu, led the Ashanti in the War of the Golden Stool at the turn of the twentieth century — one of the great figures of African resistance. Her name is carried with pride in Ghana, which we note respectfully (said 'ah-sahn-TAY-wah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Asantewaa — Akan name; Yaa Asantewaa, Ashanti queen mother

Variations

AsantewaAsantewahYaa Asantewaa

Nicknames

AsaTewaWaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Asantewaa mean?

Asantewaa is an Akan name understood as 'woman of the Asante', borne by the warrior queen Yaa Asantewaa.

How do you pronounce Asantewaa?

It's said ah-sahn-TAY-wah — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Asantewaa a boy or girl name?

Asantewaa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Asantewaa?

Asantewaa is very rare in the U.S., though it is honoured in Ghana.

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