Kofi
Meaning of Kofi
Kofi is a male name with origins in the Akan language of Ghana. It is pronounced as KOH-fee (/ˈko.fi/). In recent years, Kofi has been a moderately popular name for newborn boys in the United States. It has consistently ranked within the top 500 names but has not reached the same level of popularity as some other names. Kofi is a unique and culturally rich choice for parents who are looking for an African name with a strong meaning.
Pronunciation
Akan
- Pronunced as KOH-fee (/ˈko.fi/)
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Notable People Named Kofi
| Kofi Atta Annan was a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh secretary-general of the United Nations and co-recipient of the 2001 Nobel Peace Prize. |
| Kofi Awoonor was a Ghanaian poet, author, and diplomat known for blending traditional Ewe poetry with contemporary themes, and he tragically lost his life in the 2013 Westgate shopping mall attack in Nairobi. |
| Kofi Akpabli is a Ghanaian academic, journalist, and award-winning author known for his contributions to arts, culture, and tourism. |
| Kofi, also known as Carol Simms, is a British lovers rock singer who gained fame as a member of the group Brown Sugar before pursuing a successful solo career. |
| Kofi Kayiga, formerly known as Ricardo Wilkins, is a Jamaican-born artist and educator who has exhibited internationally and taught fine art for decades, eventually becoming a professor at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. |
| Kofi Deblah is a Ghanaian former professional international footballer known for his time as a striker for Goldfields Obuasi Ashanti Gold in the Ghana Premier League and the Ghana national team. |
| Kofi Abrefa Busia was a Ghanaian political leader and academic who served as Prime Minister of Ghana from 1969 to 1972, playing a key role in restoring civilian government after a period of military rule. |
| Kofi Anyidoho is a Ghanaian poet and academic, known for his family tradition of Ewe poets and oral artists, and currently holds the position of Professor of Literature at the University of Ghana. |
| Kofi Osei-Ameyaw is a Ghanaian lawyer and former member of parliament known for representing the Asuogyaman constituency and being a member of the New Patriotic Party. |
| Kofi Okyere Darko - Kofi Okyere "KOD" Darko is a Ghanaian broadcaster, Master of Ceremonies, media expert, and fashion designer, known for his clothing line Nineteen 57 and the annual fashion and music event Rhythms on Da Runway. |
| Kofi Mole, a Ghanaian hip hop and afrobeats artiste, born on May 15, 1994 in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, gained recognition by winning the Next Rated Act at the 2019 3Music Awards in Accra. |
| Kofi Bentum Quantson is a Ghanaian security intelligence expert who advanced from a young detective in the Special Branch of the Ghana Police Service to become the Director of the Bureau of National Investigations. |
| Kofi Amankwa-Manu is a Ghanaian politician and member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), serving as the member of parliament for the Atwima-Kwanwoma Constituency in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. |
| Kofi Adjorlolo is a Ghanaian actor and producer. |
| Nana-Kofi Siriboe is a well-known American actor and model, recognized for his role as Ralph Angel Bordelon on the TV series Queen Sugar and appearances in films like The Longshots and Girls Trip. |
