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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 20th century.
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