Details for the forename Africa

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Africa (female)


Variants:	Efric (F) Oighrig (F)
Derivative(s):	Afra (F) Aphra (F)
Derivative of:	Afra (F)

Source(s):	The Oxford Names Companion, OUP Clan MacLean Website
Notes:	The Scottish Gaelic name Oighrig has been variously Anglicized as Africa, Erica, Efric, Effie, Euphemia and a large number of variants [see the Clan MacLean website]. ONC considers this use to be obsolete. The name Africa has been widely adopted by African-Americans during the 20^th century.