Name meaning
Yaa
means “born on Thursday”
- Origin
- Akan
- Gender
- Mostly feminine
- Used in
- Ghanaian, Akan
- Spellings
- Yaa · Aba
- Say it
- YAH
- Letters
- 3
Researched meaning
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Yaa is an Akan day name given to a girl born on Thursday. Yaa Asantewaa, queen mother of Ejisu, led the Ashanti war against British rule in 1900.
Roots
Akan day name (Thursday).
Where it is used
Yaw is the boy's form.
Yaa name FAQ
What does the name Yaa mean?
Yaa means “born on Thursday”. Akan day name (Thursday).
Where does the name Yaa come from?
Yaa is of Akan origin. Today it is used in Ghanaian, Akan families.
How do you pronounce Yaa?
Yaa is usually pronounced YAH.
Is Yaa a boy's or a girl's name?
Yaa is mostly feminine.
What are other spellings of Yaa?
Related spellings and forms include Aba.
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