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Afari

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-FAR-ee /ɑːˈfɑːr.i/Medium

Meaning: A Ghanaian name from the Akan people, often a family or given name. A firm English gloss is not well documented, so the route is uncertain, which we note. Noted respectfully as an Akan heritage name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm West African name: Afari comes from the Akan people of Ghana (said 'ah-FAR-ee'). Its gloss is uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAkan
MeaningA Ghanaian name from the Akan people, often a family or given name. A firm English gloss is not well documented, so the route is uncertain, which we note. Noted respectfully as an Akan heritage name.
U.S. rank (2024)#12354
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Afari is a Ghanaian name from the Akan people, appearing as both a family and given name. A settled English gloss is not well documented, so the route is uncertain, which we note. Noted respectfully (said 'ah-FAR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, mainly in Ghanaian families. Rare, warm, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Afari is a Ghanaian name from the Akan people, used as both a family and given name; a firm English gloss is hard to pin down, so its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ah-FAR-ee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Afari — Ghanaian Akan name; routes uncertain

Variations

AfaryOfariAfarih

Nicknames

AfaAri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Afari mean?

Afari is a Ghanaian Akan name used as a family and given name; a settled gloss is not well documented, so routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Afari?

It's said ah-FAR-ee /ɑːˈfɑːr.i/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Afari a boy or girl name?

Afari is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Afari?

Afari is rare for boys in the U.S., mainly in Ghanaian families.

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