Ga names · Names for a child born after a loss

Ahia

Ahia is a name for a child whose mother died before the naming. A name for boys and girls.

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What the sources say

  • Ghana News Agency, 2024

    A child who loses the mother before the naming ceremony is called Ahia, for the lack of a mother's love and care.

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