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Akan
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Boafo
/boh-AH-foh/
Akan
· a boy’s name
“Helper; one who assists or supports others.”
How to say it
boh-AH-foh
Given to
Boys
Used in
Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire
How common
common · also a surname