Afou
Fact sheet
- Name
- Afou
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Afou is a male first name that has its origins in Ghana. It means 'the one born on Friday'.
What does the name Afou mean?
The name Afou comes from Ghana and refers to a male first name. Its meaning is 'the one born on Friday' and is derived from the Akan word 'afo', which marks birth on a Friday.
Where does the name Afou come from?
Afou is a male first name from the Akan language, carrying the meaning 'the one born on Friday'. The term is composed of 'afo', which in Akan means 'born on Friday'. The name belongs to African languages, specifically Ghanaian languages.
How do you pronounce Afou?
The sound and pronunciation of the name Afou is two syllables, with an open and rounded character. In German pronunciation, it is usually rendered as 'A-fou' [aˈfuː], where the vowels flow seamlessly into each other. This open vowel connection gives Afou a soft and continuous sound, providing it with a calm and gliding note - with a wide, barely limited sound movement.
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Afou is rather rare. In 2023, it reached the 5,488th place on the list of the most common male baby names. In the last ten years, it has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 10,904th.
Frequently asked questions about the name Afou
Where does the name Afou come from?
Afou has its roots in Ghana and belongs to the Akan language spoken in the region.
What does the name Afou mean?
The name Afou means 'the one born on Friday' and comes from the Akan word 'afo', which marks birth on a Friday.
Is the name Afou widely used?
Afou is primarily known in Ghana and in Akan culture, but may be less common outside these regions.