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Kwaw

Boy name · African

Meaningborn on Thursday · Akan

Kwaw is an African boy name meaning “born on Thursday”, with Akan roots. In Akan tradition, many children are named for the day of the week they were born. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Kwaw would score 14 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kwaw

Kwaw is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Thursday”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kwaw at school.

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Questions about the name Kwaw

What does the name Kwaw mean?

Kwaw means “born on Thursday” and comes from Akan. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Yaw (“born on thursday”), Ekow (“born on Thursday”), Hamisi (“born on Thursday”) and Yawo (“born on Thursday”).

What is the origin of the name Kwaw?

Kwaw is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Akan. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).

Is Kwaw a boy or girl name?

Kwaw is a boy name.

What names are similar to Kwaw?

If you like Kwaw, you might also like Yaw, Ekow, Hamisi and Yawo.

What should I know before naming my baby Kwaw?

Kwaw is an African boy name meaning “born on Thursday”, with Akan roots. In Akan tradition, many children are named for the day of the week they were born. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.