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KOFI

"born on a Friday"

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book_2 The Meaning of Kofi

•born on a Friday

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The name Kofi is of Akan origin, primarily found in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It is a day name, given to males born on a Friday, reflecting the cultural significance of the day of birth in Akan tradition. This naming convention is rooted in the Akan people's deep connection with nature and the cosmos.

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African / Diaspora Root Documented origin African Heritage Akan (Twi)

1 African linguistic origin — Akan (Twi)

2 Region: Ghana / West Africa

3 Meaning: Born on Friday

This name has documented roots in Akan (Twi) tradition. It may have been preserved through oral tradition, diaspora reclamation, or direct African naming practice.

African diaspora name — Akan (Twi)

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•Freedman's Bank Records — post-Civil War African American names from 1865–1874
•US Census Public Data — historical distribution from 1880 onward
•Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage — Lowcountry SC/GA naming with retained African linguistic patterns
•SSA Baby Names — US popularity and emergence timelines from 1880

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Akan — Kofi

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