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maleWolof

Mamadou

“Praised; praiseworthy”

MAH-mah-doo

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Origin

Wolof

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

MAH-mah-doo

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

The West African form of Muhammad, this is the single most common male name in Senegal and The Gambia.

Variants & Spellings

MamaduAmadou

Related Names

Ousmane

Trustworthy; faithful

Ibrahima

Father of nations

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