Agyei
/ah-JAY/
“A well-attested Akan male name, often analyzed in connection with agye (“received,” “saved,” or “accepted” depending on context); “messenger” is not a reliable general gloss.”
- How to say it
- ah-JAY
- Given to
- Boys
- Used in
- Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire
- How common
- common · also a surname
From the same family
01Agyeiwaa“A redeemed or rescued woman; a name expressing gratitude and hope”→︎02Agyekum“A traditional Akan/Twi name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story”→︎03Agyeman“A protector and saviour of the nation”→︎04Agyemang““Saviour/rescuer of the nation,” commonly analyzed from agye (“save/rescue”) and oman (“nation”).”→︎