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Yawo

Boy name · African

Meaningborn on Thursday · Ewe

Yawo is an African boy name meaning “born on Thursday”, with Ewe roots. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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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 Yawo

Yawo is a boy name of African origin meaning “born on Thursday”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Yawo at school.

Origin:African names

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Questions about the name Yawo

What does the name Yawo mean?

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

What is the origin of the name Yawo?

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

Is Yawo a boy or girl name?

Yawo is a boy name.

What names are similar to Yawo?

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

What should I know before naming my baby Yawo?

Yawo is an African boy name meaning “born on Thursday”, with Ewe roots. 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 soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.