Boafo

Boafo Meaning & Origin

About Boafo
The surname Boafo is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. In the Akan language, "Boafo" means "helper" or "one who assists." It is a name that signifies a person who is supportive, helpful, and willing to lend a hand to others. The surname reflects the cultural values of the Akan people, emphasizing the importance of community and cooperation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Boafo is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Boafo: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88,020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Boafo based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Boafo is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B OW1 F OW0
🌐 IPA
/boafo*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Boafo in Braille

Here's how to represent Boafo in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Boafo in braille

How to sign the name Boafo using Sign Language

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

The name Boafo in sign language

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