Bassekou
Malian/Mande · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Bassekou
Bassekou is a West African name, primarily Malian, derived from Bambara or related Mande languages, meaning "king" or "royal" (from "bass" meaning chief/king and the diminutive suffix "-ekou").
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Etymology
Bassekou is a West African name, primarily Malian, derived from Bambara or related Mande languages, meaning "king" or "royal" (from "bass" meaning chief/king and the diminutive suffix "-ekou"). The name is used among Mandinka and other ethnic groups in Mali and the broader Sahel region, with notable bearers including Bassekou Kouyate, the renowned Malian musician and kora player.
Bassekou currently ranks #5,556 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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