Kofi
KOH-fee
Boy · African
Meaning: Born on Friday, of the Friday-born
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Efia
Girl · African · Short name
- Meaning
- Born on Friday, of the Friday-born
- Pronunciation
- eh-FEE-ah
- Origin
- African
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Ghana (2023)
From Akan, given to girls born on Friday.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalNature-inspired
Languages in use: Akan
Commonly used in: Ghana, Ivory Coast, United States
Alternate spellings
AfiAkan
Short form.
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Behind the Name, Akan Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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