female Girls’ names
The name Afi
Afi (or Afua, Afiwa) is the automatic female name for a girl born on a Friday in Fon-Ewe country. Short and rhythmic, it is borne by millions of Beninese women.
Born on a Friday
The male counterpart is Kofi. Friday, associated with harmony and fertility, gives girls named Afi an aura of cultural gentleness.
Traditional traits
Women named Afi are culturally associated with:
Afi in popular culture
Several Beninese and Togolese artists and public figures bear this name. It is also a popular name in the African diaspora in Europe.
Good to know
In Ghana, Afua or Afia are more common. In Benin, Afi dominates. All derive from the same Ewe/Fon root: “born on a Friday”.
A rhythmic name
Afi — two syllables, a great tradition. Simple to write, easy to remember, rooted in Fon-Ewe culture for centuries.
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