Nana-Owusu
/ nah-nah oh-WOO-soo /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Wise
Meaning & Etymology
grandfather and noble
grandfather and noble
Etymology
Combination of nana (grandfather) and owusu (noble).
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kwa > Akan
Cultural context
Traditionally given to boys who are expected to be wise and noble.
Symbolism
Represents wisdom, nobility, and the blessings of the ancestors.
Naming ceremony
The Ashanti naming ceremony includes the recitation of the child’s lineage and the offering of drinks to the ancestors.