Skip Ancestry navigation Skip to Footer Ancestry Home
  • Home
  • Trees
  • Search
  • Memories
  • DNA
  • Subscribe
  • Cart
  • Sign In
Home
Loading

Trees you own

    Shared with you

      Tree tools

      • My Trees
      • First Name Meanings
      • Last Name Meanings
      • Individual Records Search
      • Family Trees Support
      • Start a New Tree
      • Upload a GEDCOM
      Loading
      • Search All Records
      • Census & Electoral Rolls
      • Birth, Marriage & Death, including Parish
      • Military
      • Wills & Probate
      • Immigration & Travel
      • Schools, Directories & Church Histories
      • Public Member Trees
      • Card Catalogue
      • Member Search
      Memories
      Loading
      • Register a kit
      • AncestryDNA® Learning Hub
      • Traits Learning Hub
      • AncestryDNA®
      • AncestryDNA® Support
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Loading
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Academy
      • Community
      • Hire an expert
      • Site Status
      Discover More Family Names with an Ancestry 14-day Free Trial* 
      • Support Centre
      • Ancestry Blog
      • About Us
      • Site Map
      • Gift Memberships
      • Careers
        • Ancestry Corporate
        • Fold3.com
        • ForcesWarRecords.com
        • Geneanet.org
        • Newspapers.com
        • ProGenealogists.com
        • RootsWeb.com
      • © 2002-2026 Ancestry
      • Privacy
      • Cookies
      • Terms and Conditions
      • Operated by Ancestry Ireland Unlimited Company
      Group of people

      Meaning of the first name Paki

      Origin

      African - Xhosa

      Meaning

      Witness

      Variations

      Akia, Akim, Akio
      The name Paki originates from Africa, specifically from the Xhosa people. In Xhosa, the name carries the meaning of Witness. The Xhosa are a Bantu ethnic group from Southern Africa, primarily residing in South Africa's Eastern Cape province. The name Paki has a rich historical context within the Xhosa community and carries significant cultural significance.

      Historically, the name Paki has been used within the Xhosa community for generations, signifying the importance of bearing witness. It reflects the value placed on observing and acknowledging significant events and moments. In Xhosa society, being a witness is seen as a duty and a responsibility, as it signifies the importance of being present and engaged with one's surroundings. Through the years, the name Paki has been passed down through generations, representing the lineage's commitment to maintaining the role of witness within their community.

      Today, the name Paki continues to hold cultural significance within the Xhosa community. It represents a sense of identity and a connection to the historical traditions and values of the Xhosa people. Additionally, it has also been adopted by individuals outside of the Xhosa community, often drawn by its unique sound and meaning. While the name Paki may have different connotations in various contexts, its origins in Xhosa culture and its association with being a witness remain an integral part of its identity.

      Based on our records...

      Edmonds

      Edmonds

      This is the most common surname associated with Paki.
      Marie

      Marie

      This is the most common name of those married to a Paki.
      Kamai

      Kamai

      This is the most common name for a child of a Paki.
      Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. - © Mapbox - © OpenStreetMap - Improve this map

      What are you curious about?

      Ready to learn more about your own family? Here are two ways to begin.
      Start a free trial
      Order AncestryDNA
      calendar.webp
      Based on our records...

      Did you know?

      1743 is when there were the most people born with the first name Paki.

      Explore the origins of another name.