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Ahmadou

ah-MAH-doo

Popularity

#6446

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

African

Total Births

175

Peak Year

#13 in 2024

First Recorded

1997

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A West African variant of Ahmad, which is an Arabic name meaning 'highly praised' or 'most commendable'.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ahmadou Kourouma

    Ivorian novelist known for his satirical works.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

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