All about the name

Awo

Female

« Awo is a captivating African name derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria, meaning 'born on a weekday' and connected to the Yoruba goddess Oya. »

#56527 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Awo is a unique and captivating name of African origin. It is derived from the Yoruba people of Nigeria and means "born on a weekday." In the Yoruba tradition, each day of the week has its own significance and spiritual power, and children born on these days are believed to embody these energies. The name Awo is often associated with the Yoruba goddess Oya, also known as Yansa or Iansa. She is the spirit of change and transformation, representing wind and storms, and is believed to help souls cross into the afterlife. Thus, the name Awo may be seen as a powerful invocation of this goddes

In numbers

Popularity of the name Awo since 1880

Total births
7
Total since 1880
Peak year
2005
7 births
in 2005
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years