Akanni

Akanni Meaning & Origin

About Akanni
The name "Akanni" is of Yoruba origin and is commonly used in Nigeria. It is a masculine name that means "one who has a strong desire for something" or "one who is eager and determined." The name reflects qualities of ambition, drive, and perseverance, suggesting a person who is motivated and focused on achieving their goals.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Akanni is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 70.83% and females 29.17%, based on recent birth statistics.

Akanni Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -14.29% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/akanni*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akanni in Braille

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

The name Akanni in braille

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

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

The name Akanni in sign language

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