Dakar
dah-KAR
Dakar is a boy’s name of African origin, meaning “Name of the capital city of Senegal, West Africa, which has an uncertain origin. May mean 'tamarind tree' in Wolof.”, and peaked in popularity in 1970.
What Dakar Means
“Name of the capital city of Senegal, West Africa, which has an uncertain origin. May mean 'tamarind tree' in Wolof.”
The Story of Dakar
This name evokes the pulse of a vibrant West African capital, a crossroads of cultures and endless possibility.
Dakar is the name of the capital city of Senegal in West Africa, a bustling hub with a history as rich as its landscape. While its precise origin is uncertain, the Wolof people, indigenous to the region, associate it with the 'tamarind tree.'
To name your son Dakar is to imbue him with a sense of worldly awareness and strength. You see him as a boy with a broad perspective, grounded yet adventurous, ready to embrace the diverse tapestry of life.
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Peak Year
#6 in 1970
Total Births
28
First Recorded
1970
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