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UnisexWest African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others)

Mawunyo

From Ewe Mawu "God" and nyo "good": "God is good."

Meaning and origin

Mawunyo is an Ewe name formed like other short Ewe theophoric names, joining Mawu, the Ewe word for the supreme being, to nyo, meaning good.

How to pronounce Mawunyo

English (US)mah-WOON-yoh /mɑːˈwuːnjoʊ/

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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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