Akan
names are used by the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Agyeman AkanDerived from an Akan male personal name denoting a fourteenth-born boy but also interpreted as ‘savior of the nation’.
Appiah AkanAppiah is derived from an Akan male personal name of unexplained etymology.
Asante Western African, AkanFrom the ethnic name of the Ashanti, a sub-ethnic group of the Akan from southern Ghana. The name possibly means "warlike" in the Twi language.
Boateng Western African, AkanMeans "someone who is humble to God" in Akan. This is among the most common surnames in Ghana. Famous bearers include half-brothers Jérôme (1988-) and Kevin-Prince Boateng (1987-), both of whom are German soccer players.
Dabie Akan (Latinized, Modern)Dabie was originally from the Bono people of Ghana and it is portrayed as a royal name amongst the people. Many individuals who have inherited this name are Chiefs. It's meaning is someone who's a Warrior.
Essien Western African, Akan, Ibibio, EfikMeans "sixth born child" in Akan, possibly deriving from the given name
Nsia. As a Nigerian name it is derived from a given name (found among the Ibibio and Efik people) denoting the son the family lineage depends on, possibly meaning either "a child who belongs to everyone" or "the child who takes charge of outside matters"... [
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