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Aissetou

Quick answerAissetou is a West African feminine name derived from the Arabic name Aisha, meaning "living" or "woman," with the -tou suffix being characteristic of Fulani naming conventions.

Arabic/Fulani · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#2,998
TrendStable
Peak year2006
Syllables3
OriginArabic/Fulani
LanguageFulani
CultureFulani/Wolof
ReligionIslam
Numerology1 Chaldean 3
Global rank#2,998

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aissetou

Aissetou is a West African feminine name derived from the Arabic name Aisha, meaning "living" or "woman," with the -tou suffix being characteristic of Fulani naming conventions.

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Etymology

Aissetou is a West African feminine name derived from the Arabic name Aisha, meaning "living" or "woman," with the -tou suffix being characteristic of Fulani naming conventions. The name is predominantly used among Fulani, Wolof, and other ethnic groups in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and surrounding regions, with deep roots in Islamic and pre-Islamic West African traditions.

Aissetou currently ranks #2,998 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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