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.

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