Coulibaly
West African · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Coulibaly
Coulibaly is a surname of West African origin meaning "blacksmith" or "metal worker," derived from Mandinka and other Mande language roots where it denotes a occupational or caste designation.
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Etymology
Coulibaly is a surname of West African origin meaning "blacksmith" or "metal worker," derived from Mandinka and other Mande language roots where it denotes a occupational or caste designation. The name is primarily used among Mandinka, Malinké, and other Mande-speaking peoples of Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, and the broader Sahel region, with historical connections to the Mali Empire and traditional griotic and artisan communities.
Coulibaly currently ranks #5,582 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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- Caisey
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- Calice
- Calise
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- Calisse
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