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Ashantie
Pronounced uh-SHAHN-tee /ΙΛΚΙΛn.ti/Medium
Meaning: Ashantie is a spelling variant of Ashanti, taken from the Asante, an Akan people and historic kingdom of what is now Ghana. As a given name it honors that West African heritage; the -ie ending is a modern styling touch.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ashantie is a variant spelling of Ashanti, the name of the Asante, a powerful Akan people and kingdom in present-day Ghana. Adopted as a given name in America, it carries a sense of West African pride and identity. The -ie ending gives Ashantie an individual finish while keeping the familiar sound.
Ashantie was never a common name. It appeared in United States records only in small numbers, given to fewer than twenty girls a year at its peak in the early two-thousands.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Ashantie mean?
It is a variant of Ashanti, from the Asante people and kingdom of Ghana.
How do you pronounce Ashantie?
It is said uh-SHAHN-tee /ΙΛΚΙΛn.ti/, three syllables.
Is Ashantie a boy or girl name?
Ashantie is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Ashantie?
It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the early two-thousands.