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BoyWest African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others)

Mawuli

From Ewe Mawu "God" and li "to live, to exist": "God lives."

Meaning and origin

Mawuli is an Ewe boy's name formed from Mawu, the Ewe word for the supreme being, and a verb root meaning to live or exist.

How to pronounce Mawuli

English (US)mah-WOO-lee /mɑːˈwuːli/

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Drafted with the help of an AI model, then checked by a person. Last checked on 16 September 2026.

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