Gender: Female
Origin: African
Meaning: Awesome
Pronunciation: AO OW
Popularity Rank: #54,725
Awo is a Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'ancestor' or 'elder'. It is often given to a female child who is believed to have the wisdom, strength and guidance of their ancestors.
The name Awo is of African origin and means Awesome. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Awo is commonly found in Nigeria, Ghana, United States of America, and 47 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AO OW
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Awo is recorded 534 times globally, ranking it as the 54,725th most common name worldwide.
Awo is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 129 occurrences, making it the 5,327th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Awo is found among 1 in every 2132 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #5,327 | 1 : 8,990 |
| Ghana | #1,198 | 1 : 2,132 |
| United States of America | #22,316 | 1 : 26,219 |
| United Kingdom | #12,249 | 1 : 14,426 |
| South Africa | #30,735 | 1 : 90,188 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Awo from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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