Afua

The female first name Afua comes from the West African Ewe language and literally means "born on Friday" or, more freely interpreted, "the one born on a Friday." This girl's name is particularly widespread in Ghana.

What does the name Afua mean?

The name Afua, a female first name, has its origins in the Ewe language of West Africa and means "born on Friday" or alternatively "the one born on a Friday." In Ghana, this name is commonly used and well-liked.

Where does the name Afua come from?

Afua is a female first name with Ewe origins. The meaning is "born on Friday" or "the one born on a Friday." The Ewe languages belong to the African, specifically Ghanaian, West African language family.

How do you pronounce Afua?

The pronunciation of Afua is melodic and smooth. The name is usually pronounced as "A-fu-a" [aˈfuːa] and begins with an open 'a' sound that conveys expansiveness. The vowels create a gliding, almost floating movement, while the open "-ua" at the end provides a gentle, airy finish. Thus, Afua has a light, melodic sound and radiates a friendly elegance.

Popularity

In Germany, Afua is one of the rarer first names. In 2016, the name ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its highest placement was in 2013 at rank 2,584. In the last ten years, Afua has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 7,773 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,302.

Famous people

• Nana Afua Antwi (American model)