Akana
/ ah-KAH-nah /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇦 Gabon
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
The second son
The second son
Etymology
Derived from the Fang word akan meaning ‘second’.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Benue-Congo > Bantu > Fang-Beti
Cultural context
In Fang culture, names often reflect birth order or circumstances of birth.
Symbolism
Symbolizes familial roles and lineage continuity.