name
Kofi
KOH-fee
ˈkofiListen
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Syllable breakdown
Kofi
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Dangme/Akan (Ghana)
- Meaning
- born on a Friday; a widely used Akan and Dangme day name; notable bearers include former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Cofie, Koofie
Common mispronunciations
Saying KOH-fy as if the ending rhymes with 'fly'; the final vowel is simply 'fee'
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables, equal stress; 'Ko' as in 'coal' minus the final 'l', then 'fi' as in 'fee'
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