About Askia
The name "Askia" is of African origin, specifically from the Songhai people of West Africa. It is a title given to the ruler or emperor of the Songhai Empire. The name carries the meaning of "usurper" or "usurping king," reflecting the historical context of the Songhai Empire's rise to power through a military coup. The title "Askia" represents a position of authority and leadership within the Songhai society.
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Most individuals with the name Askia are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Askia in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Askia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.