Amadou
ah-mah-DOO
Popularity
#2869
Letters
6
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
1,177
Peak Year
#59 in 2008
First Recorded
1992
Style
Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Amadou is a West African name, meaning "friend" or "loved one."
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Amadou & Mariam
Blind musical duo from Mali
Amadou Sanogo
Military officer in Mali
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