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Efia

“Born on Friday”

eh-FEE-ah African, Akan origin 4 letters 3 syllables
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Efia

Born on Friday

African, Akan

Name Details & Attributes

Meanings

Friday born

Origin

Religion

Themes

Personality Traits

Syllables

3

About this name

Efia is a traditional Akan day name given to baby girls born on a Friday. The Akan people of Ghana have a rich tradition of naming children after the day of the week they are born.

It means "Born on Friday." Efia has African and Akan origins. Efia has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2010s. It is pronounced eh-FEE-ah. It is traditionally associated with Secular. It is associated with themes of Time and Tradition. Its listed personality traits are Joyful, Energetic and Sociable. It has 3 syllables and 4 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Afia, Kofi, Ama and Kwame.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Efia mean?

The name Efia means "Born on Friday."

What origin is the name Efia?

Efia has African and Akan origins.

Is Efia a boy or girl name?

Efia is traditionally a girl's name.

How do you pronounce Efia?

Efia is pronounced eh-FEE-ah.

Is Efia popular?

Efia has a popularity score of 40 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2010s.

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