Thema
From the Twi ɔhemaa, "queen mother", shortened into a given name usually glossed as "queen".
Meaning and origin
Thema is used, mainly among Ghanaian-heritage families outside Ghana, as a given name usually explained as meaning "queen".
How to pronounce Thema
| Akan (Ghana) | TEH-mah /tʰeːma/ |
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