Africa

Africa Meaning & Origin

About Africa
The name "Africa" is derived from the Latin word "Africus," which means "sunny" or "hot." It refers to the continent's geographical location and climate, as Africa is known for its abundant sunshine and warm temperatures. The name has been used for centuries to represent the vast landmass encompassing diverse cultures, peoples, and natural wonders.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Africa are female.

Africa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFRK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A16020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 F R AH0 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈæfrɪkɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Africa in Braille

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

The name Africa in braille

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

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

The name Africa in sign language

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