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Souleymane

“Man of peace; Solomon”

soo-lay-MAHN

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Origin

Bambara

Language

Niger-Congo (Mande)

Pronunciation

soo-lay-MAHN

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Bambara form of Solomon, borne by one of Africa's greatest filmmakers.

Notable People

  • Souleymane CissĂ©, Malian filmmaker

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