Ashantey is of African origin, specifically from Ghana, where it's derived from the Akan language. It translates to "royalty is noble," composed of "asha" meaning "noble" and "ney" denoting royalty or kingliness. This name has gained global popularity in recent decades due to its unique sound and meaningful origin. It can be used as both a male and female name, depending on the culture. Pronounced /äˈʃænti/, with the stress on the second syllable.