Asante

ah-SAN-teh

Ashanti, Akan, Twi

"African ethnic group; warlike"

Asante Origin and Meaning

The name Asante is a girl's name meaning "African ethnic group; warlike".

Although Ashanti is a much better known name via the female hip-hop singer, Asante is also an appealing way to honor Asante or Ashanti heritage. It's the name of a people and language based in Ghana.

Famous People Named Asante

• Asante Samuel American football player

The name Asante in Pop Culture

• Asante Empire Akan empire and kingdom in what is now modern,day Ghana