Foulematou
Fulani · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Foulematou
Foulematou is a Fulani name meaning "mother of Foule" or derived from Fulani elements combining personal naming conventions with the feminine suffix "-matou." The name is primarily used among Fulani peoples of West Africa, particularly in Mali, Guinea, Senegal, and Niger, with historical significance in pastoral and Islamic Fulani communities.
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Etymology
Foulematou is a Fulani name meaning "mother of Foule" or derived from Fulani elements combining personal naming conventions with the feminine suffix "-matou." The name is primarily used among Fulani peoples of West Africa, particularly in Mali, Guinea, Senegal, and Niger, with historical significance in pastoral and Islamic Fulani communities.
Foulematou currently ranks #6,084 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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