Gender Feminine
Pronounced Pron. AF-ri-kə(English)  [key·IPA]

Meaning & History

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

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesÀfrica(Catalan) África(Spanish)
Same SpellingÁfrica, Àfrica, Africa 2

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Entry updated April 16, 2019