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Magatte

Quick answerMagatte is a Wolof name meaning "the one who is not forgotten" or "memorable," derived from the Wolof linguistic root relating to remembrance and enduring presence.

Wolof · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,372
TrendStable
Peak year1997
Syllables2
OriginWolof
LanguageWolof
CultureSenegalese/West African
Numerology22 Chaldean 22
Global rank#6,372

Popularity over time

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

About the name Magatte

Magatte is a Wolof name meaning "the one who is not forgotten" or "memorable," derived from the Wolof linguistic root relating to remembrance and enduring presence.

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Etymology

Magatte is a Wolof name meaning "the one who is not forgotten" or "memorable," derived from the Wolof linguistic root relating to remembrance and enduring presence. The name is primarily used among Wolof and Senegalese peoples, with historical significance in West African Mandinka and broader Sahel region cultures.

Magatte currently ranks #6,372 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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