Yaw (name)
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Akan people |
| Meaning | born on a Thursday |
| Region of origin | Akan people |
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Yaw is a masculine given name originating from the Akan people and their day naming system, meaning "born on a Thursday" in Akan language, following their day naming system. People born on particular days are supposed to exhibit the characteristics or attributes and philosophy, associated with the days. Yaw has the appellation "Preko" or "Opereba" meaning brave.