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UnisexWest African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others)

Ashanti

Derived from the Ashanti people of Ghana; the word possibly translates to "warlike" in Twi.

Meaning and origin

This name comes from the Ashanti, an ethnic group in southern Ghana with a rich cultural and historical heritage.

How to pronounce Ashanti

English (US)uh-SHAHN-tee /əˈʃɑːnti/

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