Diabou
Arabic/Fulani · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Diabou
Diabou is a West African name derived from Diab, which means "hyena" or "wolf" in Arabic, with the diminutive suffix "-ou" common in Fulani and other Saharan languages.
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Etymology
Diabou is a West African name derived from Diab, which means "hyena" or "wolf" in Arabic, with the diminutive suffix "-ou" common in Fulani and other Saharan languages. The name is primarily used among Fulani, Mandinka, and other Muslim populations across Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and the broader Sahel region, reflecting both Arabic Islamic influence and indigenous West African naming traditions.
Diabou currently ranks #6,040 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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