US Popularity Rank: 11567

Origin: Ghanaian

Meaning: Thank you

This is the perfect name for your strong little darling! Ashanta is a beautiful feminine name of Ghanaian origin, meaning “war-like” or “because of war.” It is a modern respelling of the more traditional Ashanti, which in turn derives from the Twi word asante, from the Akan language. Ashanti is also the name of a region in Ghana, as well as the name of a tribe or people that originates from there. Gifting baby with a name like Ashanta will not only set them up to face any battle with grace, but will also connect them to a rich and storied culture.