How do you pronounce Ashanti?

Ashanti is pronounced ah-SHAHN-tee.

What is the origin of Ashanti?

Ashanti is of Akan/Twi origin, from Akan/Ghanaian culture.

Girl name Akan/Twi origin Traditional tradition

ah-SHAHN-tee · 7 letters · 3 syllables

What it means

From the Ashanti tribe meaning warlike.

Language

Akan/Twi

Culture

Akan/Ghanaian

Religion

Traditional

Style era

modern

Themes

place · warrior

2024 rank#1976

2024 births99

Peak year2002

First appeared1970

Total US births12,486

Source: US Social Security Administration national records, 1880-2024.

Common nicknames

Ash

Alternate spellings

Ashanté

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