Languages: This girl's name is used in Akan.

Narrative: This is a modern-day surname used among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the name of one of the most powerful empires on the west coast of Africa.

The Ashanti Empire (as it is known among English speakers) flourished from the 17th century to the early 20th century. Today, names associated with the empire bring to mind images of power and victory.