Updated October 2026
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Ghanaian, Akan
"fourth born"
While this name is predominantly given to boys, it may be used for girls too, owing to its unisex meaning of "fourth born child". Used almost exclusively in Ghana, it can also be spelled as Anané.
Ashanti, Akan, Twi
"African ethnic group; warlike"
Although Ashanti is a much better known name via the female hip-hop singer, Asante is also an appealing way to honor Asante or Ashanti heritage. It's the name of a people and language based in Ghana.
Akan
"warrior; one who fights for her people"
Yaa Asantewaa was a Queen mother in the Ashanti Empire (now part of Ghana) who led the Ahsanti war against the British Empire and colonialism in 1900. The name is therefore predominantly used in…
Ghanan
"born on Saturday"
Typical African day-of-the-week name.
"born on Friday"
One of the many gorgeous names originally used for children born on a specific day of the week, popular in West African culture. Effia is Akan in origin — the Akan people originate in southern Ghana…
Twi, Akan
"third born daughter"
Used in Western African countries as a titular name, meaning "ruler, king", in Akan (or Twi, specifically), this simple yet substantial choice would be chosen for a third born daughter.
"first born"
Notably associated with gospel singer, Piesie Esther, this unisex Akan name is traditionally given to first born babies. More literally, it translates to "erupting from an anthill", giving it an…
A unisex Akan name, typically chosen for a first-born child, Piesie may also be pronounced as Píèsíe. It literally translates to "erupting from an anthill", giving it an earthy, nature-connected…