Yaw: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Born on Thursday
Origin
Akan
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
YAW

Yaw is an Akan boy's name meaning “born on Thursday”. It appears in our list of 200+ Rare Baby Names for Boys You’ll Absolutely Love 2026.

Meaning & Origin of Yaw

Meaning: Born on Thursday.

Origin: Akan.

How to Pronounce Yaw

YAWIPA /ˈjɔː/

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