Doussouba
Mandinka · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Doussouba
Doussouba is a West African name, primarily Mandinka in origin, derived from elements meaning "to listen" or "to hear" combined with a diminutive or affectionate suffix, reflecting qualities of attentiveness or wisdom.
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Etymology
Doussouba is a West African name, primarily Mandinka in origin, derived from elements meaning "to listen" or "to hear" combined with a diminutive or affectionate suffix, reflecting qualities of attentiveness or wisdom. The name is used among Mandinka, Fulani, and other ethnic groups in Guinea, Mali, and surrounding regions of West Africa, with historical significance in griotic and oral tradition cultures.
Doussouba currently ranks #5,102 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.
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