Alafia
ah-LAH-fee-ah
Letters
6
Syllables
4
Origin
African
Total Births
5
Peak Year
#5 in 1977
First Recorded
1977
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A Yoruba name meaning 'peace', 'well-being', or 'health'.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
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