Afiya

Afiya Meaning & Origin

About Afiya
The name "Afiya" is of Swahili origin and means "health" or "well-being." It is a name that symbolizes good health, vitality, and overall wellness. It carries a positive connotation and is often given to girls as a wish for a healthy and prosperous life. The name Afiya reflects the importance of physical and mental well-being in many African cultures.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Afiya are female.

Afiya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 63.64% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A100
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 F IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/afiya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Afiya in Braille

Here's how to represent Afiya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Afiya in braille

How to Spell the Name Afiya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Afiya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Afiya in sign language

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