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The name Africa is a baby girl name. The name Africa comes from the Celtic origin. In Celtic The meaning of the name Africa is: An Anglicized form of the Irish name Aifric, commonly believed to mean "agreeable."


Name Information
Boy or Girl ?: girl
Origin of name: Celtic
Meaning: An Anglicized form of the Irish name Aifric, commonly believed to mean "agreeable."
Expression number: 11
SoulUrge Number: 11
Average Visitor Rating: 4.09 (Out of 5)
Number of ratings: 9
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Africa?
written by Mark177, December 09, 2007
That is a celtic name? How did the country grow to be called that?
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written by cam, January 11, 2008
it's not a country but a continent
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written by a123, February 14, 2008
I believe the point is that it's surprising "Africa" is of Celtic origin.
why...
written by DRW, February 18, 2008
....would someone want to name their kid Africa? I mean really. It's my friend's nickname(long story) but I personally wouldn't want to name a child that.
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written by anon, February 23, 2008
Eh. We've had kids named "Harley" and "Sixpack", so it doesn't surprize me.
Maybe This is Why
written by Africa, February 27, 2008
I think the name Africa is a beautiful name. I know an African-American woman and this is her name. It suits her. She is very agreeable. Her parents probably took pride in the continent from which their descendents originated.

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