Diatou
West African · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Diatou
Diatou is a West African name, primarily a feminine form derived from Wolof and other Fula/Fulani languages, meaning "gold" or referencing precious value and beauty.
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Etymology
Diatou is a West African name, primarily a feminine form derived from Wolof and other Fula/Fulani languages, meaning "gold" or referencing precious value and beauty. The name is used among Wolof, Fulani, and other ethnic groups in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and the broader Sahel region, with strong association to Muslim communities in West Africa.
Diatou currently ranks #5,990 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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