Demba
West African · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Demba
Demba is a West African name, primarily derived from Mandinka and Fula languages, meaning "great" or "mighty." It is used among Muslim and non-Muslim populations in Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and other Sahel region countries, with historical significance among Fula and Mandinka peoples.
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Etymology
Demba is a West African name, primarily derived from Mandinka and Fula languages, meaning "great" or "mighty." It is used among Muslim and non-Muslim populations in Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and other Sahel region countries, with historical significance among Fula and Mandinka peoples.
Demba currently ranks #12,488 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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