Afia

Born on Friday (variant)

GenderGirlOriginGhanaian (Akan)Say itah-FEE-ahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced ah-FEE-ah

About the name Afia

Afia is another common variant of the Friday day-name, appreciated for its soft, open vowels. It's widely used across many parts of Ghana.

Friendly and open-hearted, quick to welcome new people.

Fun fact

Afia is one of the most commonly heard variants of the Friday day-name in everyday Ghanaian speech.

Nicknames for Afia

Fia

Variations

AfuaEfiaEfua

Sibling name ideas

KofiKwabenaEsi

Similar names

AfuaBorn on FridayEfiaBorn on Friday (Fante variant)AkosuaBorn on SundayAbenaBorn on TuesdayAbenaaBorn on Tuesday (variant spelling)Abenaa SerwaaTuesday-born, noble womanAbibaBorn during the festive seasonAbrafiWarrior queen, one who leads in battle

Themes

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