Afrika

Place name, various meanings

Afrika Origin and Meaning

The name Afrika is a girl's name.

Afrika represents a geographic name adopted for personal use, derived directly from the continent name. The spelling with a "k" rather than a "c" reflects the Afrocentric spelling that more closely aligns with how many African languages would represent the sound, as opposed to the Latinized "Africa." This spelling gained prominence during the 1960s and 1970s as part of cultural identity movements. The name's usage as a personal name began to appear in records during this period, reflecting connections to heritage and cultural identity. While never extremely common, Afrika has maintained consistent usage as a given name, primarily for girls but occasionally for boys as well. The name carries strong geographical and cultural associations, often chosen to express connection to African heritage or continental identity.

Famous People Named Afrika

• Afrika Bambaataa (born Kevin Donovan) American DJ
• Afrika (born Sergei Bugaev) Russian artist
• Sandra Afrika Serbian singer