Madou
West African/Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Madou
Madou is a West African name, primarily a Fulani or Mandinka variation derived from Arabic roots, meaning "praised" or "the praised one," related to the name Muhammad.
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Etymology
Madou is a West African name, primarily a Fulani or Mandinka variation derived from Arabic roots, meaning "praised" or "the praised one," related to the name Muhammad. The name is used among Muslim communities in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and other Sahel regions, reflecting the historical influence of Islam in West Africa.
Madou currently ranks #4,137 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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