Akan

Akan Meaning & Origin

About Akan
The name "Akan" is of African origin, specifically from the Akan people of Ghana and Ivory Coast. It is a unisex name that means "firstborn" or "elder" in the Akan language. It carries the significance of being the first child or the one who holds a position of authority and responsibility within the family or community. The name "Akan" reflects the cultural values of the Akan people, emphasizing the importance of seniority and leadership.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Akan are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EY1 K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/akan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akan in Braille

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

The name Akan in braille

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

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

The name Akan in sign language

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