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Oumou

OO-moo

Popularity

#4343

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

African

Total Births

724

Peak Year

#43 in 2013

First Recorded

1996

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Oumou is a West African name of Fulani or Mandinka origin, often meaning 'mother of'. It is a name with strong familial connections.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Oumou Sangaré

    Malian Wassoulou singer and songwriter.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

NurturingStrongRespectedWarm

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