Annan
/ ah-NAHN /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇬🇭 Ghana
- Religion
- Traditional
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Order
Meaning & Etymology
Fourth-born child
Fourth-born child
Etymology
The name ‘Annan’ derives from the Fante word for ‘four’, reflecting the birth order of the child.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Kwa > Potou-Tano > Tano > Central Tano > Akan > Fante
Cultural context
In Fante culture, names often reflect the circumstances of a child’s birth, including their birth order. ‘Annan’ signifies the fourth-born child, highlighting the importance of birth order in Akan societies.
Symbolism
The name ‘Annan’ symbolises the place of the child within the family hierarchy and the cultural significance of birth order.
Related names
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