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Seydou

“Lucky; fortunate”

SAY-doo

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Origin

Bambara

Language

Niger-Congo (Mande)

Pronunciation

SAY-doo

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Bambara name celebrating good fortune, borne by one of Africa's most important photographers.

Variants & Spellings

Saidou

Notable People

Seydou Keïta, Malian photographer

Related Names

Saidou

Happy; fortunate; master

Moussa

Drawn from water; Moses

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