Ashaunti

Celebrate baby’s family tree with the name Ashaunti. This feminine name has Ghanaian and Swahili roots, coming from names like Asante and Ashanti. A variant on the Swahili word asante, it can translate to “thank you,” encouraging baby to express gratitude and appreciation for the world around them. Ashaunti may also remind you of the Ashanti Empire, also called the Asante Empire, and can connect your little one to the historical region in present-day Ghana. This can be a great choice if baby has family roots in this west African country. If you’ve got a love for early 2000s hits, this name can also connect baby to R&B singer Ashanti, who was also named after the Ashanti Empire. Whether you want to inspire your little one’s passion for music or interest in their family history, Ashaunti can make for a meaningful choice.