Appiah Name Meaning & Origin
/ah-PEE-ah/Name Origin
The name 'Appiah' is of Akan origin, a major ethnic group in Ghana. It is a common given name among the Akan people, often used for males but also unisex. The name is rooted in the Akan language and culture, and it may be associated with a particular day or event in traditional Akan society.
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Ghanaian (Akan) 85%
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Ghanaian (Akan) 10%
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Ghanaian (Akan) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Appiah
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Appiah
Kofi Annan, the former Secretary-General of the United Nations; Kwame Appiah, a renowned philosopher; and Nana Akufo-Addo, the President of Ghana, whose full name includes Appiah.
Popularity Trend
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Appiah Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 6
People with this name tend to be: Nurturing, responsible and family-oriented.