Yaw

If baby’s kick-starting your weekend in style, the masculine name Yaw may be a perfect fit. This Ghanaian name comes from the Akan people of West Africa and follows the tradition of naming children by the day of the week they were born. Yaw means “born on Thursday” and is associated with the earth, as many believe that Nyame—the creator god—made earth on a Thursday. Rich and warm, Yaw is an ideal choice for parents wishing to honor baby’s ancestral lineage.