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Nanaadwoa

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Pronounced nah-nah-AH-dwah /ˌnɑː.nɑːˈɑːd.wɑː/Medium

Meaning: An Akan (Ghanaian) name joining Nana — an honorific for a chief or elder — with Adwoa, the day-name for a girl born on Monday. Noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A Ghanaian day-name: Nanaadwoa joins Nana (an honorific) and Adwoa, 'a girl born on Monday' (said 'nah-nah-AH-dwah'). Rooted and meaning-rich.
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Origin MediumAkan
MeaningAn Akan (Ghanaian) name joining Nana — an honorific for a chief or elder — with Adwoa, the day-name for a girl born on Monday. Noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2010)#19010
2010 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Nanaadwoa comes from Akan tradition in Ghana: Nana (an honorific for a chief or elder) plus Adwoa (the day-name for a girl born on Monday). Day-names are a living naming custom, noted respectfully. Rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-nah-AH-dwah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Ghanaian families. Rare, rooted, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Nanaadwoa is Akan (Ghana), joining Nana — an honorific for a chief or elder — with Adwoa, the day-name given to a girl born on Monday, noted respectfully (said 'nah-nah-AH-dwah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Nanaadwoa — Akan (Ghana); Nana + Adwoa (Monday-born)

Variations

Nana AdwoaNanaadjoaNana Adjoa

Nicknames

NanaAdwoa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nanaadwoa mean?

Nanaadwoa is an Akan (Ghana) name: Nana, an honorific, plus Adwoa, the day-name for a girl born on Monday; noted respectfully.

How do you pronounce Nanaadwoa?

It's said nah-nah-AH-dwah /ˌnɑː.nɑːˈɑːd.wɑː/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nanaadwoa a boy or girl name?

Nanaadwoa is a girl's name.

How popular is Nanaadwoa?

Nanaadwoa is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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