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AFRICA (1)

Gender: Feminine

Usage: English (African American, Rare)

Pronounced: AF-ri-kə   [key]

From the name of the continent, which is of Latin origin, possibly from the Afri people who lived near Carthage in North Africa. This name is most often used by African-American parents.
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(see also AFRICA (2))

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