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West African(ghana/Akan) names
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When it comes to african names... many only touch the surface with Muslim names; like fatima.. and what not.... when there's so much more , to the point I feel there should be a distinction between muslim names and traditional west african Ghanaian/akan names..
Both are beautiful, I just don't like that one overshadows the other..
Anywho, without further or do, I give you...ghana/akan names ^^
(under construction; I have alot of names to add ^^)
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Akua
Akosua
Najja
Najja is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic contexts, it relates to words meaning 'salvation,' 'success,' or 'deliverance.' In some African traditions, particularly Swahili…
Nsia
Nnena
Thabisa
uchenna
Fayola
Yoruba, "lucky, good fortune, blessed"
"lucky, good fortune, blessed"
A beautiful Yoruban name associated with honor and good fortune. Both fy-o-la and fay-OH-luh are used as pronunciations. Instagrammer Fayola Leo and musician Sri Fayola are notable bearers.
Ndila
Thema
Afryea
Afia
African
"born on Friday"
This variant of the more-difficult Afua, from the Akan language of what is now Ghana in West Africa, is a traditional "day name" that can make a perfectly pretty modern choice.
Afafa
Ajayi
♀Kibibi
Kwesi
kwadwo
kwasi
Gyasi
Kairu