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Akan
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Nkwa
/n-KWAH/
Akan
· a boy or girl’s name
“Life—a treasured gift sustained by God”
How to say it
n-KWAH
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire
How common
uncommon
From the same family
01
Adom
“Grace—a beautiful gift of God’s favour”
Akan
any
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02
Nhyira
“Blessing—a child welcomed as a precious gift”
Akan
any
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03
Nyamekye
“Gift from God—a beloved child received with joy”
Akan
any
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