Yaa
Meaning of Yaa
Yaa is a female name of Akan origin. It is pronounced as "yah" (/ja/) in the Akan language. This unique name has variations such as Yah and Yaya. In the United States, Yaa has been given to baby girls since at least 1978, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, Yaa has been given to around 5-13 newborns annually. While not one of the most common names, Yaa carries a sense of individuality and cultural significance for those seeking a name with African roots.
Pronunciation
Akan
- Pronunced as yah (/ja/)
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Notable People Named Yaa
| Yaa Asantewaa I was the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire and led the Ashanti war against the British Empire in 1900. |
| Yaa Gyasi is a Ghanaian-American novelist known for her award-winning debut novel Homegoing and has received numerous literary accolades. |
