Askia

Askia Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Askia are male.

Askia Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A200
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 S K IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/askia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Askia in Braille

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

The name Askia in braille

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

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.

The name Askia in sign language

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