Akan boy names.
238 names — open any of them for its meaning, sound and story.
Ababioboy or girl“A treasured child welcomed as the return of someone loved”/ah-BAH-bee-oh/Abaidooboy“An established Fante/Akan family name also borne by men; its literal etymology is not reliably established.”/ah-BYE-doo/Abayieboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-bah-YEE-eh/Aboagyeboy“A male Akan name and surname, commonly associated with a warrior or one who comes to fight.”/ah-boh-AH-jeh/Abotareboy or girl“Patience, endurance, and the strength to wait well”/ah-boh-TAH-reh/Abrokwaboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-BROH-kwah/Abrokwahboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-BROH-kwah/Acheampongboy“A conqueror; a strong child who overcomes difficulties”/ah-cheh-AHM-pong/Addaiboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-DYE/Addoboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AH-doh/Adjeiboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-JAY/Adjepongboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-JEH-pong/Adofoboy or girl“A beloved child, dearly cherished”/ah-DOH-foh/Adomboy or girl“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”/AH-dom/Adomahboy“Grace; favor, often understood as God's grace.”/ah-DOH-mah/Adomakoboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-doh-MAH-koh/Aduboy“A brave warrior and strong protector”/AH-doo/Aduonumboy“Fifteen; in name use, potentially associated with birth order rather than moral goodness.”/ah-doo-oh-NOOM/Aduseiboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-doo-SAY/Adwumahboy“Work; labor.”/ah-DWOO-mah/Afehyiaboy or girl“A happy new year—a name celebrating a joyful new beginning”/ah-feh-HYEE-ah/Affulboy“A Fante/Akan male Friday-born day name.”/AH-fool/Afriyieboy or girl“A joyful welcome or happy arrival”/ah-FREE-yeh/Agyapongboy“A child associated with courage, strength, and leadership”/ah-jah-PONG/Agyareboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-JAH-reh/Agyarkoboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-jahr-KOH/Agyeiboy“A well-attested Akan male name, often analyzed in connection with agye (“received,” “saved,” or “accepted” depending on context); “messenger” is not a reliable general gloss.”/ah-JAY/Agyekumboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-jyeh-KOOM/Agyemanboy“A protector and saviour of the nation”/ah-JEH-man/Agyemangboy““Saviour/rescuer of the nation,” commonly analyzed from agye (“save/rescue”) and oman (“nation”).”/ah-JEH-mang/Ahenkorahboy“An Akan name invoking a chief/king, often understood with an elder or senior-chief sense; it does not straightforwardly mean “chiefly child.””/ah-hen-KOH-rah/Ahobraseboy or girl“Humility and the gracious character of someone who treats others well”/ah-hoh-BREH-seh/Ahofadiboy or girl“Freedom, self-determination, and the joy of living without constraint”/ah-hoh-FAH-dee/Ahotoboy or girl“Peace, comfort, and a settled heart”/ah-HOH-toh/Ahotosoboy or girl“Trust, confidence, faith, or assurance.”/ah-hoh-TOH-soh/Ahyeaseboy or girl“Beginning, commencement, or origin.”/ah-HYEH-ah-seh/Aidooboy or girl“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/EYE-doo/Akentenboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-KEN-ten/Akomaboy or girl“Heart; a child held especially close and dear”/ah-KOH-mah/Akomeaboy“A well-established Akan personal name associated with family heritage and dignity”/ah-koh-MEH-ah/Akomfrahboy or girl“A respected Akan family name used in Ghanaian personal naming; its older literal etymology is not securely documented”/ah-kom-FRAH/Akotoboy“Crab; Akoto is an established Akan masculine personal and family name.”/ah-KOH-toh/Akrasiboy or girl“A distinctive Akan family name used to carry family identity into the next generation”/ah-KRAH-see/Akromaboy“Hawk; Akroma is an Akan masculine name and surname associated with the hawk.”/ah-KROH-mah/Akufoboy“Farmer; a warm name honoring people who cultivate and sustain the community”/ah-KOO-foh/Akumfiboy“A respected traditional family name; its precise older etymology is not certain”/ah-KOOM-fee/Akwasiboy“A child born on Sunday”/ah-KWAH-see/Amankwaaboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-man-KWAH/Amankwahboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-MAHN-kwah/Amankwatiaboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-mahn-KWAH-tee-ah/Ameyawboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-MAY-ow/Amissahboy or girl“A well-established Ghanaian family name used as a personal name, carrying the warmth of family continuity”/ah-MEE-sah/Amoahboy“A person who brings strength and support”/ah-MOH-ah/Amoakoboy“A helpful and dependable person”/ah-MWAH-koh/Amoatengboy“Strong or firm; Amoateng is an established Akan masculine personal and family name.”/ah-moh-AH-teng/Amofaboy“A respected Akan personal name carried through family generations”/ah-MOH-fah/Ampaduboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/am-PAH-doo/Ampemboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AHM-pem/Amponsahboy“A strong Akan family name used personally to honor family roots”/ahm-PON-sah/Ananeboy or girl“A treasured fourth child”/ah-NAH-neh/Anidasoboy or girl“Hope and the confident expectation of good things to come.”/ah-nee-dah-SOH/Anigyeboy or girl“Joy and happiness”/ah-NEE-jyeh/Ankomahboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ahn-KOH-mah/Annanboy“A Fante/Akan form associated with an ordinal birth name, commonly rendered as a fourth-born child; spelling and usage vary, including Anane.”/AN-an/Anokyeboy“A famous traditional Akan name, remembered especially through the revered priest and statesman Okomfo Anokye”/ah-NOH-cheh/Ansahboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/AN-sah/Antobamboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ahn-toh-BAHM/Antwiboy“A strong person with courage and resolve”/AHNT-wee/Anumboy or girl“A treasured fifth child”/AH-noom/Anuonyamboy or girl“Glory—a life that brings honour and praise to God”/ah-noo-nyam/Apeaboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-PEH-ah/Appiahboy“A common Akan male personal and family name; the specific “brings joy to the family” gloss is not reliably established.”/ah-PEE-ah/Aprakuboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-PRAH-koo/Asamoahboy“A helper who brings strength to others”/ah-SAH-mwah/Asanteboy“An Akan ethnic/heritage and family name, also used as a male personal name; it refers to the Asante people rather than having “enduring strength” as a literal meaning.”/ah-SAN-teh/Asareboy“Warrior; a brave and resilient child”/ah-SAH-reh/Asedaboy or girl“Thanksgiving—a life filled with gratitude”/ah-SEH-dah/Asieduboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-see-DOO/Asumaduboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ah-soo-MAH-doo/Ataboy or girl“A precious child who is one of twins”/AH-tah/Atoboy“A traditional alternate name for a boy born on Saturday”/AH-toh/Atobrahboy“A male Akan name associated with Saturday birth, related to Ato.”/ah-toh-BRAH/Attaboy“The first of twins”/AH-tah/Awotweboy or girl“A treasured eighth child”/ah-WOT-weh/Awuahboy“An Akan surname and masculine personal name; no established lexical meaning of 'family continuity and strength' is confirmed.”/ah-WOO-ah/Awukuboy“A male Akan day-name variant for someone born on Wednesday.”/ah-WOO-koo/Awuradeboy or girl“The Lord—a name expressing devotion and reverence”/ah-woo-RAH-deh/Ayeyiboy or girl“Praise; commendation.”/ah-YEH-yee/Baafiboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/BAH-fee/Baahboy“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; no established meaning of dignity, belonging, or family blessing is confirmed.”/BAH/Baduboy or girl“A treasured ninth child”/BAH-doo/Baffoeboy“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; the claimed heritage-and-pride meaning is not an established translation.”/BAH-foh/Baffourboy“A nobleman or person of honorable standing”/BAH-foh/Bamfoboy“A helpful and supportive person”/BAHM-foh/Barimaboy“A nobleman and brave warrior”/bah-REE-mah/Barimahboy“A noble, strong man”/bah-REE-mah/Bediakoboy“One who fights, or will fight, a war.”/beh-dee-AH-koh/Bekoeboy“Will go; shall leave.”/beh-KOH-eh/Bempahboy“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; no established meaning of ancestral linkage or strength is confirmed.”/BEM-pah/Bempongboy“An Akan masculine personal name and surname; the proposed meaning of steadfastness and endurance is not established.”/bem-PONG/Benkumboy or girl“Left side; left wing, including the traditional Akan Benkum political or lineage division.”/BEN-koom/Boaduboy“A warrior or brave defender”/BOH-ah-doo/Boafoboy“Helper; one who assists or supports others.”/boh-AH-foh/Boahenboy“An Akan name/surname associated with boa hene, “help the chief/king.””/boh-AH-hen/Boakyeboy“A child who brings help and support”/BOH-ah-cheh/Boamahboy or girl““Help me” (from Twi boa me); also a widely used Akan surname.”/BOH-ah-mah/Bonsuboy“A strong and courageous person”/BON-soo/Brakoboy“Warrior; brave fighter.”/BRAH-koh/Daakyeboy or girl“A hopeful look toward tomorrow and the good future awaiting a child.”/DAH-chyeh/Dankwaboy“A child of courage and leadership”/DAHNG-kwah/Dansoboy“A cherished family name, carrying Akan identity and a sense of rootedness”/DAHN-soh/Dapaahboy““Good day” (Twi da pa), also a well-established Akan surname/personal name.”/dah-PAH/Darkoboy or girl“A well-known Akan family name used as a given name; the exact meaning is lineage-specific”/DAR-koh/Darkwaboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/DAR-kwah/Donkorboy“Servant; historically, “slave.””/DON-kor/Duahboy or girl“A longstanding Akan family name used personally to honor family heritage”/DOO-ah/Dukuboy or girl“A treasured tenth child”/DOO-koo/Duoduboy“A well-established Akan surname and male personal name; no dependable literal gloss such as “strong and dependable” is supported.”/doo-OH-doo/Dwamenaboy“A male born on Saturday.”/dwah-MEH-nah/Eboboy“A male born on Tuesday, especially in Fante/Akan usage.”/EH-boh/Ekowboy“A boy born on Wednesday; a well-established Fante day-born name”/EH-kow/Fawohodieboy or girl“Freedom and independence—a life lived with dignity and liberty”/fah-woh-HOH-dee-eh/Fiifiboy“A Fante day-born name for a boy born on Friday”/FEE-fee/Fosuboy“An established Akan male personal and family name, often glossed as “warrior.””/FOH-soo/Frimpongboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/FRIM-pong/Gyamfiboy“An established Akan male personal and family name; “warrior and brave defender” is not a securely established literal meaning.”/JAM-fee/Gyasiboy“A wonderful or remarkable child”/jyah-SEE/Gyataboy“Lion—courageous, strong and dignified”/jAH-tah/Gyauboy“An established Akan male personal/family name; the supplied “heritage and belonging” wording is not a literal traditional meaning.”/JOW/Gyebiboy“An established Akan male personal/family name; “courage and bravery” is not a reliable literal gloss.”/jee-BEE/Gyidieboy or girl“Faith—the confidence to trust in God”/jee-DEE-eh/Gyimahboy“An established Akan male personal and family name; it does not literally mean a connection to Akan lineage.”/JEE-mah/Kakraboy or girl“A precious child recognized as the younger twin”/KAH-krah/Karikariboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/kah-ree-KAH-ree/Kobenaboy“A Fante/Akan male day name for a child born on Tuesday.”/koh-BEH-nah/Kobinaboy“A Fante/Akan male day name for a child born on Tuesday.”/koh-BEE-nah/Kofiboy“Born on Friday”/KOH-fee/Kojoboy“A familiar Akan name for a boy born on Monday”/KOH-joh/Koomsonboy or girl“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/KOOM-sun/Korankyeboy“An Akan male personal/family name; no verified fixed literal gloss is available.”/koh-RAN-cheh/Korantengboy“An Akan male name commonly glossed as “fighter” or “warrior.””/koh-ran-TENG/Kumahboy or girl“An Akan family name that is also used as a personal name; no dependable literal meaning of “lineage and belonging” is established.”/KOO-mah/Kumiboy“An Akan male personal/family name; “a strong and valued person” is not a securely established literal meaning.”/KOO-mee/Kusiboy“An Akan male name, sometimes treated as a variant related to Kwasi/Kwesi; the supplied sentimental description is not a meaning.”/KOO-see/Kuukuboy“A boy born on Wednesday”/KOO-koo/Kwabenaboy“Born on Tuesday”/kwah-BEH-nah/Kwadwoboy“Born on Monday”/KWAH-joh/Kwakuboy“Born on Wednesday”/KWAH-koo/Kwameboy“Born on Saturday”/KWAH-meh/Kwaminaboy“A boy born on Saturday”/kwah-MEE-nah/Kwartengboy“An Akan male personal/family name; it is not the standard Akan name for an eighth-born child.”/kwar-TENG/Kwasiboy“Born on Monday”/KWAH-see/Kwegyirboy“An Akan male personal name; it is not a standard Wednesday-born day name.”/KWEH-jeer/Kwekuboy“A boy born on Wednesday”/KWEH-koo/Kyeameboy“A respected spokesperson—someone trusted to represent others wisely”/chee-AH-meh/Kyeiboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/CHAY/Kyerematenboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/chyeh-reh-MAH-ten/Kyeremehboy or girl“A well-established Akan family name used personally as a sign of family continuity”/cheh-reh-MEH/Kyidomboy“Support, backing, or a rear guard; from Akan akyidom/kyidom.”/chee-DOHM/Larbiboy“A Ghanaian Muslim personal/family name of Arabic origin, related to al-ʿArabī (“the Arab”/“Arabian”).”/LAR-bee/Manuboy or girl“A treasured second child”/MAH-noo/Mensaboy or girl“A treasured third child”/MEN-sah/Mensahboy“A third-born child with a cherished place in the family”/MEN-sah/Minkahboy or girl“A well-attested Akan family name also used as a personal name in Ghana”/MIN-kah/Mirekuboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/mee-REH-koo/Nanaboy or girl“A respected elder or royal person; a name carrying dignity and honor”/NAH-nah/Nhyiraboy or girl“Blessing—a child welcomed as a precious gift”/n-JEE-rah/Nhyirababoy or girl“A child welcomed as especially blessed and destined to bring goodness to others.”/NYEE-rah-bah/Nimakoboy or girl“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nee-MAH-koh/Nketiaboy or girl“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/en-KEH-tee-ah/Nketiahboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nkeh-TEE-ah/Nkosuoboy or girl“Progress and advancement in life”/en-koh-SOO-oh/Nkrumahboy“The ninth-born child”/en-KROO-mah/Nkunimboy or girl“Victory—a joyful name for a child who overcomes challenges”/nkoo-NEEM/Nkwaboy or girl“Life—a treasured gift sustained by God”/n-KWAH/Nokwareboy or girl“Truthfulness, honesty, and a trustworthy heart”/noh-KWAH-reh/Nsiaboy or girl“A sixth-born child, cherished in the continuing family story”/n-SEE-ah/Nsiahboy or girl“A treasured sixth child”/n-SEE-ah/Nsonboy or girl“A treasured seventh child”/n-SOHN/Nsoromaboy or girl“Star—a bright, hopeful presence in the family”/n-soh-ROH-mah/Ntiboy or girl““Because of” or “on account of” in Twi/Akan.”/n-TEE/Ntiamoahboy or girl“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/ntee-ah-MOH-ah/Ntimboy“A child of determination and strength”/n-TEEM/Nyame Nhyiraboy or girl“God’s blessing—a child seen as a blessing from above”/nyah-meh n-JEE-rah/Nyamebaboy or girl“Child of God—held in God’s care and love”/nyah-meh-BAH/Nyamekyeboy or girl“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”/nyah-meh-CHEH/Nyamekyereboy““God has shown/revealed” (from Nyame, “God,” and kyere, “show/reveal”).”/nyah-meh-CHEH-reh/Nyameyeboy or girl“God has done it; a name celebrating a wonderful answer to prayer”/NYAH-meh-yeh/Nyansaboy or girl“Wisdom, good sense, and thoughtful judgment”/NYAHN-sah/Nyarkoboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/nyar-KOH/Obengboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-BENG/Obiriboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-BEE-ree/Obrempongboy“A great warrior and person of high standing”/oh-brem-PONG/Odameboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-DAH-meh/Odoboy or girl“Love—a warm-hearted nature and care for others”/OH-doh/Oduroboy“Medicine, remedy, or medicinal substance.”/oh-DOO-roh/Oforiboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-FOH-ree/Oheneboy“King, chief, or respected leader”/oh-HEH-neh/Ohenebaboy or girl“Royal child, or child of a chief”/oh-heh-NEH-bah/Okodieboy“Eagle.”/oh-KOH-dee-eh/Okomfoboy“Traditional priest, priest-diviner, or ritual specialist.”/oh-KOM-foh/Okyeameboy“Linguist, spokesperson, or chief’s official speaker.”/oh-chee-AH-meh/Okyereboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-CHEH-reh/Onyameboy“God.”/on-YAH-meh/Onyamebaboy or girl“A child belonging to God and held in divine care”/oh-NYAH-meh-bah/Opareboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-PAH-reh/Opokuboy“A strong, distinguished man; a name with chiefly prestige”/oh-POH-koo/Oppongboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/OH-pong/Osagyefoboy“A liberator—someone who brings freedom and hope”/oh-sah-JEH-foh/Oseiboy“A name associated with nobility, royal dignity, and prestige”/oh-SAY/Otchereboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/oh-CHEH-reh/Otengboy“An established Akan masculine personal and family name; the proposed definition about courage and standing firm is not a secure translation.”/oh-TENG/Owusuboy“Strong and courageous”/oh-WOO-soo/Panyinboy or girl“A precious child recognized as the elder twin”/PAHN-yin/Peprahboy“An established Akan family name and masculine personal name; no specific lexical meaning is confirmed by the supplied heritage description.”/PEH-prah/Piesieboy or girl“The first precious child in the family”/pee-eh-SEE-eh/Pokuboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/POH-koo/Prempehboy“A prominent Asante royal/dynastic name, also used as a masculine personal and family name.”/PREM-peh/Sakyiboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAH-chee/Sarpongboy“A courageous commander and protector”/SAR-pong/Sasuboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SAH-soo/Sefaboy or girl“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/SEH-fah/Sikaboy or girl“Gold and prosperity—a name wishing for abundance”/SEE-kah/Takyiboy“An established Akan masculine personal and family name; the supplied meaning about bravery and determination is not a secure translation.”/TAH-chee/Tanoboy“The Tano River, a powerful and life-giving presence”/TAH-noh/Tawiaboy or girl“A precious child who arrived as the second twin”/tah-WEE-ah/Tawiahboy“The second-born of twins, welcomed as part of a remarkable family pair”/tah-WEE-ah/Tutuboy“A traditional Akan name associated with a notable chiefly and historical lineage”/TOO-too/Tweneboahboy“An established Akan male personal and family name; the supplied traits-based gloss is not a verified literal meaning.”/tweh-neh-BOH-ah/Twumboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/twm/Wirekoboy“An established Akan male personal and family name; avoid assigning an unverified literal gloss.”/wee-REH-koh/Yamoahboy“An established Akan male personal and family name; the “warrior with courage and determination” definition is not a verified literal meaning.”/yah-MOH-ah/Yankahboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/YAN-kah/Yawboy“Born on Thursday”/YOW/Yeboahboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/yeh-BOH-ah/Yiadomboy“An established Akan male personal and family name; the specific “comes to help the family” gloss is not reliably verified.”/yee-AH-dom/Yirenkyiboy“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”/yee-ren-CHEE/Yoofiboy“A boy born on Thursday”/YOO-fee/