The baby name Serwa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SEHR-wah (approx. IPA: /ˈsɛrwɑ/).
Serwa is Akan in Origin.
The baby name Serwa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SEHR-wah (approx. IPA: /ˈsɛrwɑ/).
Serwa is Akan in Origin.
Serwa is a feminine Akan (Twi) given name from Ghana, especially among Asante and Akuapem speakers. In oral literature and praise poetry, the figure “Obaa Serwaa” stands as an archetype of admired womanhood, linking the name to ideals of beauty, dignity, and social poise. Meanings commonly given include “noblewoman,” “esteemed lady,” or “princess,” reflecting respect rather than a strict royal title. Usage is long-standing in Akan communities and remains popular in Ghana and the diaspora.
Variants include Serwaa (most common), Serwaah, and the streamlined Serwa; Sewa appears as an Anglicized or pet form. The name often pairs with day names or family surnames (e.g., Akosua Serwaa) and may be preceded by the honorific Nana in royal or elder contexts. Pronounced SEHR-wah, Serwa carries a gracious, queenly aura while staying accessible and contemporary across cultures.
Serwa is a rare name. There are only 45 recorded uses of it in our data, from 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IQ | 0 | #133 | 1 | 3,533 | |
| GH | 0 | #246 | 3 | 5,396 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #315 | 10 | 6,973 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #492 | 13 | 11,303 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #693 | 5 | 13,071 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,234 | 3 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 |
Serwa is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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