Efia
Latin · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Efia
The name 'Efia' means "born on Friday" and originates from the Akan language of Ghana, specifically from the Fante dialect.
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Etymology
The name 'Efia' means "born on Friday" and originates from the Akan language of Ghana, specifically from the Fante dialect. It is used primarily in Akan culture and among Ghanaian communities, often given to girls born on that day, with no specific religious affiliation beyond cultural tradition.
Efia currently ranks #8,846 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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