Ashante

Meaning of Ashante

Ashante is a unisex name with origins in Swahili. It is pronounced as ah-SHAHN-teh in Swahili, ah-SHAWN-tay in French, and uh-SHAN-tee in English. The name has variations such as Ashanti. In the United States of America, Ashante has been given to newborns since at least 1976, with varying levels of popularity over the years. It ranked as high as 3840 in 1980 and appeared consistently until 2001, when it was given to 10 babies. This unique name carries a sense of cultural richness and diversity, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their child.

Pronunciation

Swahili

  • Pronunced as ah-SHAHN-teh (/a.ʃan.te/)

French

  • Pronunced as ah-SHAWN-tay (/a.ʃɑ̃.te/)

English

  • Pronunced as uh-SHAN-tee (/əˈʃæn.ti/)

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Notable People Named Ashante

Tehuti Miles, known as Ashante "Thee" Adonis, is a professional wrestler signed to WWE's SmackDown brand.
Ashante P.T. Stokes is an American rhythm and gospel artist and actor who started his career as a vocalist, rapper, and actor in 2013.
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