Cuffee
Cuffee, Cuffey, or Coffey is a first name and surname recorded in African-American culture, believed to be derived from the Akan language name Kofi, meaning "born on a Friday". This was noted as one of the most common male names of West African origin which was retained by some American slaves.
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Current region | United States and Jamaica |
Etymology | Kofi (born on Friday) |
Place of origin | Ashanti Empire of Ashanti |
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