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Adepa

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Pronounced ah-DEH-pah /ɑːˈdɛ.pɑː/Medium

Meaning: From Akan (Twi), spoken in Ghana: adepa, 'a good thing; something good.' Akan naming often draws on qualities and blessings, and Adepa is used as a girls' name and as a term of praise.Low

In 30 seconds: A blessing in a word: Adepa is Akan (Ghana) for 'a good thing' (said 'ah-DEH-pah').
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Origin MediumAkan
MeaningFrom Akan (Twi), spoken in Ghana: adepa, 'a good thing; something good.' Akan naming often draws on qualities and blessings, and Adepa is used as a girls' name and as a term of praise.
U.S. rank (2024)#13458
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Adepa comes from Akan (Twi), spoken widely in Ghana, where it means 'a good thing; something good.' Akan naming is rich in names drawn from qualities, days and blessings, and Adepa belongs to that tradition of naming a child for the good she brings, which we note respectfully (said 'ah-DEH-pah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? In Akan, the word adepa simply means 'a good thing' — the kind of plain, warm praise that Ghanaian naming turns into a name, which we note respectfully (said 'ah-DEH-pah').
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References — Adepa — Akan (Twi) adepa 'a good thing'

Variations

AdepaaAdjoaAkosua

Nicknames

AdePepa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adepa mean?

Adepa is Akan (Twi), spoken in Ghana, meaning 'a good thing; something good.'

How do you pronounce Adepa?

It's said ah-DEH-pah /ɑːˈdɛ.pɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adepa a boy or girl name?

Adepa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Adepa?

Adepa is very rare in the U.S., and better known in Ghana.

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