Yaya

Yaya Meaning & Origin

About Yaya
The name "Yaya" is of African origin and is commonly used in various African cultures. It is often a nickname or term of endearment for a grandmother or an older female relative. The name carries a sense of respect, love, and familial connection, reflecting the importance of intergenerational relationships and the wisdom and guidance that older family members provide.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Yaya are male.

Yaya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/yaya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yaya in Braille

Here's how to represent Yaya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Yaya in braille

How to Spell the Name Yaya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Yaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Yaya in sign language

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