Africa name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 5th, 2023
Gender: Girl
Origin: Celtic and English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Africa a-fri-ca
Meaning: Pleasant or Sunny
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What does Africa mean?

Africa is form of Afric. Afric is version of predominant Africa.

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How do I pronounce Africa?

The two syllabled name Africa is pronounced, a-fri-ca. It can also be pronounced as af-rica.

Variants of Africa

Affricah, Afric, Rica, Reeca

Middle Names for Africa

Laraine, view more middle names that goes with Africa

Names that rhyme with Africa

How popular is the name Africa?

Africa is a popular in Spain where over 6989 new-borns have been given the name since 2004. Presently the name is rising, in 2019, 671 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 63rd position.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 12 times Africa is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1969 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 1972, it ranked 1326th when 76 girl were named Africa. Over 981 people have been named Africa in United States.

Africa is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it may not be used now.

Africa is a rare baby name in France there is very thin chances of it still being given. Africa is a common name in Ethiopia, South Africa, Mexico and Philippines while somewhat familiar name in Zimbabwe, Venezuela, DR Congo, Yemen, Nigeria, Zambia, Dominican Republic, Swaziland, Ghana, Malawi and Uganda.

At least, 20000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

YearRankBirths
2018123807
2017778714
20161004010
2015108349
2014949511
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What numbers say about Africa?

You have the ability to predict things before they happen thanks to your strong intuition. Having number 11 as your soul urge no symbolizes your wandering nature. If letter A is your capstone in your name, it reveals your challenging nature and ambitious perspective. You want an extraordinary life. And by focusing on something other than material will get you one. You don't care about how others see you as long as you are feeling good about yourself.

Other names similar to Africa, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Fagun - Used dominantly in Hindi, Fagun is used as a gender insensitive name is came from Celtic, Fagun means "Holy Month in Spring"
  •  Jocelyn - Popular unisex name Jocelyn came from Old French and Breton and is mostly used in English, German and English languages, meaning of Jocelyn is "Medieval Male Name Adopted as a Feminine Name, Supplanter or Happy"
  •  Edana - Unwonted Edana came from Celtic and Latinized, meaning of Edana is "Small Fiery" and is used notably in Irish is a baby girl name
  •  Birgitte - Meaning of Birgitte is Sublime or Strength is predominantly used in Scandinavian and Nordic which of Old Norse and Celtic origin is used for baby girls
  •  Melbrigði - Celtic name Melbrigði is used particulary in Old Norse is a boy name. Melbrigði is Nordic equivalent of The Old Irish Name Máel Brigte
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Sibling Names for Africa

Africa is a beautiful name, representing the largest continent in the world. Here are some additional sibling name ideas that also carry an African influence:

Names for Africa's sister

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