Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 04, 2024

Afi

US Popularity Rank: 9676

Origin: Ghanaian

Meaning: Born on Friday; Mouse

Afi is a feminine name in Ewe, a language spoken in West Africa. While afi originally means “mouse” in Ewe, as a personal name, Afi is inspired by the Ghanaian Afua. Afi is a name given to a child who is born on a Friday. In Akan culture, each day of the week is associated with its own set of names, and the names are considered to be connected to the soul and character of the person. Friday is represented by Afi. If you see baby as being Friday’s delight, Afi is a fitting choice.

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