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Kofi

KO-fi
Boy Names Akan (Ghana) origin #life

Meaning & origin

Kofi is an Akan day name traditionally given to a boy born on Friday. It belongs to a wider Akan naming tradition in which a child's weekday of birth is reflected in their name; spellings and related forms can vary among Akan communities.

References for this entry

We used the following references when checking the meaning and origin. Interpretations may differ across languages and naming traditions.

MeaningBorn on Friday
OriginAkan (Ghana)
PronunciationKO-fi
CategoryBoy Names
Numerology number5

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Kofi mean?

Kofi means "Born on Friday." It comes from Akan (Ghana) origin.

How do you pronounce Kofi?

Kofi is pronounced KO-fi.

Is Kofi a popular name?

We do not currently publish a verified popularity ranking for Kofi. Popularity figures are omitted while the underlying data is being checked against documented sources.