Why Africa Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Africa” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Africa” is of Celtic origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Acirfa.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Rafcia.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Africa
The true meaning of ‘Africa’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Africa is a name that conveys a highly charged personality that attracts powerful ideas. You are diplomatic, gentle, intuitive, cooperative, and might even be a psychic. A gifted storyteller, you mesmerize others when you elaborate on the truth. You might not be aware of your powerful presence to others.
Your heart’s desire is to settle conflicts and create harmony. Natural born peacemaker and a spiritual idealist are some of the words that describe you. You specialize in religion, philosophy, and less traditional forms of healing. The quest for enlightenment is one of your life-long pursuits. You are aware of the thoughts and feelings of others and makes you selective in choosing your friends.
When people hear the name Africa, they perceive you as someone who is impressive, elegant, and noble. You possess qualities common to actors, dancers, and performers. People admire your confident personality. Unfortunately, there are others who get jealous of you. You prefer not to deal directly with only one person. Instead, you want to work on a grand scale.
You are a person who is true to your ambitions and interests. Independent, creative, freethinker, and have strong leadership potential. You want to be in charge and tend to like your original ideas. There are times you are impulsive.
Your most likely vocation: doctor, pharmacist, electronic engineer, teacher, banker, musician, artist, designer, consultant, nurse, book-keeper, secretary.
Lucky colors: All greens, white, and shades of white such as cream
Lucky gem(s): Pearl, jade, cat’s-eye, moonstone
Lucky day(s): Monday
Lucky botanicals: Cabbage, chicory, lettuce, plantain, melon, turnips, cucumber
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Hey Africa! Did you know that coffee and word games are an excellent combination to sharpen your vocabulary? Let’s give it a quick spin. Within 30 seconds, how many words can you think of from the letters in your first name? Check your answers here: Word search AFRICA. (Sponsored by WordFinder.Cafe)
Is The Name Africa Popular?
“Africa” is not a popular baby girl’s name in Texas as reported in the 2007 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in Texas have the same name as you in 2007. A total of only 15 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2018, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1972 with a total of 76 babies.
Since 1880 up to 2018, the name “Africa” was recorded 981 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2019, that’s more than enough Africas to occupy the country of Vatican City with an estimated population of 799.
The name first appeared in the year 1969 and given to seven newborn babies. (See FAQ)
Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.
For the past five decades (1969 to 2018), the name “Africa” was recorded 981 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
Africa, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.
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