Efua name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: African-Akan, African, Ewe, Swahili and Twi
Usage: Fante
Pronunciation: e-fua
Meaning: Born on Friday
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What does Efua mean?

The queer girl name Efua is used mainly in Fante is originated from African-Akan. Efua is variant of Afua. Originated from African and African-Akan, Queer Afua, Afua means "Born on Friday".

How do I pronounce Efua?

e-fua is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Efua.

Variants of Efua

Afua, Afia

How popular is the name Efua?

Efua is a rare baby name in United States where it may not be used now. And also in England and Wales. But Efua is a popular baby name in Ghana where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

As per our estimate, over 10000 people has been named Efua globally.

YearRankBirths
1997120696
1992133145
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Efua

You can't stand being imprisoned by your feelings for someone. You would rather pretend that you don't have them. As for your friends, keep it real. At work, you are often seen as the control freak that has everything done in the said time and date. You work hard on your dreams but forget to work hard on your personality too. If you can buy it with money, it means it's cheap. It's far better than righting wrongs that can't be undone or fixed.

Do you like Efua? Other names you would love

  •  Lawan means Beautiful has its origin in Thai is aimed at both boys and girls
  •  Nkruma means Ninth-Born Child used for boys. Its origin is in African-Akan is commonly used in Akan
  •  Chijioke - Outlandish Chijiokes origin is African-Igbo is a boy name, meaning of Chijioke is "God is My Guide or The Word Chi Meaning God"
  •  Kalifah - Kalifah's meaning is Lover is rooted from African-Somali is aimed at both genders
  •  Kwasi - Unfamiliar Kwasi has its origin in African-Akan bestowed upon baby boys, Kwasi means "Boy Born on Sunday" is principally used in Twi and Ewe

Sibling Names for Efua

Introducing your newborn to the world can be an incredibly exciting and daunting task, especially when it comes to picking the perfect name. If you're considering naming your little girl Efua, a traditional Ghanaian name meaning "born on Friday," then we've got you covered with a list of sibling names that would pair beautifully with this unique moniker.

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Famous people named Efua

  • Efua Dorkenoo, Ghanaian-British campaigner against female genital mutilation
  • Efua Baker, British celebrity fitness expert and trainer
  • Efua Sutherland, Ghanaian playwright, director, dramatist, children's author, poet, educationalist

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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