Ofori

Ofori Meaning & Origin

About Ofori
The surname Ofori is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "ofor" which means "snake" or "python." In Akan culture, the snake is considered a powerful and sacred animal, symbolizing wisdom, protection, and fertility. Therefore, the surname Ofori is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess these qualities or have a connection to the snake spirit.

📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ofori: 1,107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,084
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ofori 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 Ofori is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 F AO1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ofori*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ofori in Braille

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

The name Ofori in braille

How to sign the name Ofori using Sign Language

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

The name Ofori in sign language

Numerology