Africa

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Africa is derived from the Latin word "Africus" which means "pleasant" or "sunny". It can also be derived from the Greek word "Afrikē" which means "the land of the Afri".
Pronunciation
AF-ri-kə(English)
Uh-fri-kuh
Popularity
The name Africa is not very common around the world. It is most commonly used in countries that are situated in the continent of Africa.

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Cartoon of Africa

Africa Name meanings & History

Africa, the second largest continent in the world. The name Africa is derived from the Latin word "Africus" which means "pleasant" or "sunny". It can also be derived from the Greek word "Afrikē" which means "the land of the Afri". 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. The name Africa can be used as a first name or a middle name for baby girls. It is a unique name that will give your child a sense of identity and connection to the continent of Africa.

Zodiac Sign of Africa: Action Aries

Synonyms of Africa:

A: Angry,Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive,Action

F: Festive,Fun-loving,Friendly,Fiery

R: Restless,Rational,Reason,Resourceful

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

C: Chatty,Curious,Clever,Choice,Copycat,Candid,Cute

Africa is:

  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Youthful name

2.) Africa (Female)

Usage: Place name

Meanings: (Place name) continent

Other Forms: Afrika


3.) Africa (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Africa

Other Forms: Africah, Afrika


4.) AFRICA (Female)

Usage: African-American

Meanings: Borrowed from the name of the continent. Often bestowed upon African-American female children as a symbol of ethnic pride. Alternatively, Africa is used as an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Aifric (pleasant). (AF-REE-KAH)


5.) Africa (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin, Greek) sunny; not cold. Geography: one of the seven continents.

Other Forms: Affreeca, Affreecah, Affrica, Affricah, Affricka, Affryca, Affrycah, Afreeca, Afreecah, AfricAffreeca, Affreecah, Affrica, Affricah, Affricka, Affryca, Affrycah, Afreeca, Afreecah, Afric,Africah, Africaya, Africia, Africiana, Afryca, Afrycah, Afrycka, Afryckah, Aifric


6.) Africa (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: The name Africa means "from Africa" or "pleasant" in some languages.


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Cartoon of Africa

Description: The name Africa is derived from the Roman name for the continent of Africa, which was in turn based on the ancient Greek name "Αφρική" (Afrikē). The name Africa means "from Africa" or "pleasant" in some languages. Anglicized form of Aifric. The name Africa is used mainly in English-speaking countries or regions where the continent's influence is significant.

Related Names to Africa

The name Africa has no direct related names, but names like Aria, Aaliyah or Felicia share similar sounds and origins.

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