Naa

Naa is a feminine name of Ga origin, used as a royal title among the Ga people of Ghana. In the Ga language, the word "naa" (also written as “na” or “nã”) carries the meaning of “queen” or “royal mother,” designating a woman of high status. As a name, Naa reflects the cultural importance of maternal lineage and leadership, often given to girls born into families with chieftaincy or traditional authority.

The name Naa is prevalent among the Ga people, who are concentrated in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. In traditional Ga society, the title “Naa” is reserved for women who hold senior positions in matrilineal clans, such as the queen mother or the head of a familial line. Using it as a personal name honors this heritage and conveys aspirations of dignity and leadership for the bearer.

Due to Ghana's history of transatlantic migration, the name has also spread modestly among African diaspora communities, especially in the United States and the Caribbean. However, it remains most common in Ghana itself. Variants and related names include “Naa” as a standalone first name, sometimes paired with a patronymic or additional given name.

• Meaning: Queen, royal mother (Ga)
• Origin: Ga language, Ghana
• Type: Feminine given name / noble title
• Usage: Ghana (especially Ga communities)