Nanayaw Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnah-nah-yaw / /nɑːnɑːjɔː/Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
God's gift (Akan); born on a Sunday (Ghanaian)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Akan culture, names often reflect the day of the week a child is born, with Nanayaw specifically denoting a Sunday birth. In Ghanaian tradition, names carry significant meaning and are often linked to spiritual beliefs, emphasizing the importance of divine gifts.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Nana
- Yaw
International Variants
- Nana (Akan/Ghana)
- Yao (Chinese)
Famous people named Nanayaw
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Fictional characters named Nanayaw
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Nanayaw was first seen in the United States in 2000. Nanayaw has ranked as high as #1373 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Nanayaw has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Nanayaw
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 8 |