Afua Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationAH-foo-ah / /ɑːˈfuːə/Akan; Ghanaian
Meaning
Akan: born on a Friday
Historical & Cultural Background
Afua is a name from the Akan people of Ghana, where names are often given based on the day of the week a child is born. In Akan culture, each day has specific names associated with it for both males and females. Afua is specifically the name for girls born on a Friday. This practice reflects the cultural significance of birth and identity within the Akan community.
Similar Names
Variants
- Afuaa
International Variants
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Famous people named Afua
Afua Hirsch is a British writer and journalist known for her work on race and identity.
Afua Osei is a Ghanaian entrepreneur recognized for her contributions to women's empowerment in Africa.
Fictional characters named Afua
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Afua was first seen in the United States in 1972. Afua has ranked as high as #1269 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Afua has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Afua (1992)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 6 |