Asante

At a Glance

Meaning

Thank you, gratitude

Origin

Swahili

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

uh-SAHN-tayListen

Asante is a Swahili word meaning "thank you" or gratitude, pronounced uh-SAHN-tay. You may come across a claim that it means "brave and honored," but that isn't part of the word itself; it comes from mixing it up with the unrelated Asante/Ashanti people and kingdom of Ghana.

Meaning & Origin of Asante

Meaning: Thank you, gratitude.

Origin: Swahili.

A common claim: Asante means 'thank you', and is sometimes said to mean 'brave and honored' Actually: The 'brave and honored' meaning isn't part of the word itself — it comes from mixing up 'asante' (Swahili for 'thank you') with the unrelated Asante/Ashanti people and kingdom of Ghana.

How to Pronounce Asante

Popularity of Asante

Asante peaked in the U.S. at #1346 in 1997, when 83 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #2784 with 46 babies, so it remains a rare name.

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FAQ

What does the name Asante mean?

Thank you, gratitude.

How do you pronounce Asante?

Asante is pronounced uh-SAHN-tay (IPA: /əˈsɑːnteɪ/).

Is Asante a popular name right now?

Asante peaked at #1346 in 1997 and is ranked #2784 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1975–2024.)

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