Afia name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic and African-Akan
Usage: Arabic and Twi
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Afia a-fia
Meaning: Born on Friday, From Ewe, Vitality, Divine Safeguard, Vigor and Good Health
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What does Afia mean?

Unorthodox Afia is originated from Arabic and African-Akan is specifically used in Arabic and Twi and is aimed at baby girls, Afia means "Born on Friday, From Ewe, Vitality, Divine Safeguard, Vigor or Good Health".

Afia is a variant form of Afua. Rare Afua's origin is African-Akan, Ewe and Twi, meaning of Afua is "Born on Friday".

How do I pronounce Afia?

Two syllabled Afia is most commonly pronounced as a-fia.

Variants of Afia

Afua

Names that rhyme with Afia

How popular is the name Afia?

Afia is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1972 and was able to reach the top 6000 names. In 2007, it ranked 5223rd when 27 girls were named Afia.

There are over 462 babies that have been given the name Afia in United States. Also, in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1997 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 2012, it ranked 1037th when 34 girls were named Afia. Over 306 babies in England and Wales have been named Afia.

Afia is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use.

But Afia is a popular baby name in Bangladesh where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Ghana and Pakistan. At least, 120000 people globally have been given the name as per our research.

YearRankBirths
2018648718
2017546723
2016936111
2015563523
2014760915
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Afia in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands051443
Finland00025
Sweden052724
Norway051218
Denmark00120

What numbers say about Afia?

Change your perspective. You are a person of many talents but prefer to play on the safe side when it comes to earning profits. You are the innovator, the one who organizes parties or sleepovers, and the initiator for doing unusual stuff. You love people with an attitude but open to discussion and hearing new opinions. You play with people's emotions when it comes to romantic relationships because of the fear of betrayal.

Other names liked by would be parents that are similar to Afia

  •  Yaasmeen - Used in Arabic and Arabic unorthodox, Yaasmeen mostly bestowed upon both sexes, Yaasmeen means "Jasmine Flower or Sweet-smelling"
  •  Jessenia - Loved Jessenia is used commonly in English and Arabic aimed at girls is of Arabic origin, Jessenia means "Uncertain or Flower"
  •  Abiya - Unwonted and Fresh girl name Abiya is majorly used in Tamil and Arabic, Abiya means "Splendid or Brilliant"
  •  Mustajab - Used prevalently in Sindhi and Arabic, Mustajab is used as a baby boy name, Mustajab means "One who is Heard"
  •  Naasih - Naasih's meaning is Well Wisher or Advisor is notably used in Marathi and Hindi is aimed at boys
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Sibling Names for Afia

Afia is an Arabic name that means "born on a Friday". It is a great choice for parents looking for a unique name for their little one. Here is a list of sibling names to help you decide what to name the other members of your family:

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Names for Afia's brother

Famous people named Afia

  • Afia Nathaniel in Dukhtar as Producer
  • Afia Odi in Pilot as Actress

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