The Christening
Fanta
Fanta (pronounced FAN-ta) is a girl name of Mande origin, used in Mali, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire. It means “A very common Mande girl’s name; its etymology is disputed.”
- Origin
- Mande
- Region
- Mali, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire
- Gender
- Girl
More Mande names
- Mansa — King, sovereign — the title borne by Mansa Musa
More names that mean “Famille & lignée”
- Adaeze — The king’s daughter, princess
- Adekunle — The crown fills the house
- Andile — The family has grown
- Andry — Pillar
- Ayanda — They increase — the family is growing
- Ayodele — Joy enters the house
- Bondeko — Brotherhood
- Delu — The first girl born after several boys
- Dossou — A boy born after twins
- Enitan — The one who carries a story
“Fanta” comes from Mande culture (Mali, Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire). 54 Tales of Africa: Côte d’Ivoire Special brings together one tale per ethnic group — Akan, Gour, Krou, Mandé.
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