Mamadou
MAH-mah-doo
Popularity
#1623
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
African
Total Births
1,830
Peak Year
#105 in 2024
First Recorded
1990
Style
Strong & Bold, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A common West African male given name, particularly in the Wolof language, derived from Arabic 'Muhammad,' meaning 'praiseworthy.'
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Mamadou Sakho
Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.
Mamadou Niang
Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a striker.
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