Asantewaa

Of the Asante people, warrior woman

GenderGirlOriginGhanaian (Akan)Say itah-sahn-teh-WAHPopularityUncommon
Pronounced ah-sahn-teh-WAH

About the name Asantewaa

Asantewaa, used alone, honors Ashanti heritage and the courage of Yaa Asantewaa specifically. It's a proud, powerful name for a daughter of Ghanaian descent.

Proud and resilient, deeply connected to her heritage.

Fun fact

Asante (Ashanti) is one of the largest and most historically influential Akan subgroups in Ghana.

Nicknames for Asantewaa

Asante

Variations

Yaa AsantewaaAsante

Famous people named Asantewaa

  • Yaa Asantewaa (Ashanti warrior queen)

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