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Kalidou

Quick answerThe given name 'Kalidou' is derived from the Arabic name 'Khalid' (خالد), meaning 'eternal' or 'immortal', and is likely influenced by the Wolof language, a West African language spoken in Senegal and The Gambia.

Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#2,629
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2017
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic/Wolof
CultureWolof
ReligionIslam
Numerology1 Chaldean 6
Global rank#2,629

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kalidou

The given name 'Kalidou' is derived from the Arabic name 'Khalid' (خالد), meaning 'eternal' or 'immortal', and is likely influenced by the Wolof language, a West African language spoken in Senegal and The Gambia.

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Etymology

The given name 'Kalidou' is derived from the Arabic name 'Khalid' (خالد), meaning 'eternal' or 'immortal', and is likely influenced by the Wolof language, a West African language spoken in Senegal and The Gambia. The name 'Kalidou' is commonly used in West African cultures, particularly among the Wolof people, and is also found in some Muslim communities, although its use is not specifically tied to any particular historical or notable context.

Kalidou currently ranks #2,629 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.

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