Ashante
a-shan-te,
ash(a)-nte
US Popularity:20324
Origin:Ghanaian
Other Origin(s):Swahili
Meaning:Thank you; Ghanaian people
Ashante is a delightful feminine name of Ghanaian origin. Derived from the Swahili word asante, this name means “thank you.” This moniker is also derived from the name Ashanti, which is a central region in Ghana and can refer to the Akan people in Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Baby Ashante will surely feel gratitude at receiving such a meaningful name.
How Popular Is The Name Ashante?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2018
#11524
in 2018
+ 3027
from 2016
Sources
Behind the Name, Ashante, March 2020
Behind the Name, Ashanti, December 2009
Online Etymology Dictionary, Ashanti (n.), October 2017
WordSense, asante
Britannica, Asante, people, January 2024
WordSense, Ashanti
IMDb, Ashanti (I)
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