Gender: Female
Origin: African, Hebrew
Meaning: First born child, Grace
Pronunciation: An-koo, /ˈæŋkuː/, AE NG K UW
Popularity Rank: #47,294
Anku is a Ghanaian name meaning 'first born child'. It is often given to the eldest child in a family as a sign of respect and importance.
The name Anku is of African, Hebrew origin and means First born child, Grace. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Anku is commonly found in India, Ghana, United Arab Emirates, and 30 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: An-koo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæŋkuː/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE NG K UW
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
NG: Pronounce as in "sing" (S IH NG)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Anku is recorded 650 times globally, ranking it as the 47,294th most common name worldwide.
Anku is most prevalent in India, with 391 occurrences, making it the 1,806th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Anku is found among 1 in every 1926 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India | #1,806 | 1 : 2,235 |
| Ghana | #1,109 | 1 : 1,926 |
| United Arab Emirates | #17,531 | 1 : 32,101 |
| Saudi Arabia | #68,540 | 1 : 131,463 |
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