Ladji
West African · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ladji
Ladji is a name of West African origin, primarily derived from Yoruba and Hausa languages, meaning "one who arrives" or "the one who comes." The name is used among Muslim and traditional communities in Nigeria, Niger, and other Sahel regions, with historical presence among merchant and pastoral populations.
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Etymology
Ladji is a name of West African origin, primarily derived from Yoruba and Hausa languages, meaning "one who arrives" or "the one who comes." The name is used among Muslim and traditional communities in Nigeria, Niger, and other Sahel regions, with historical presence among merchant and pastoral populations.
Ladji currently ranks #1,732 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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