Moulaye
Arabic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Moulaye
Moulaye is a West African variant of the Arabic name Moulay or Mawlay, derived from the Arabic "mawla" meaning "master" or "lord" and commonly used as a title of respect.
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Etymology
Moulaye is a West African variant of the Arabic name Moulay or Mawlay, derived from the Arabic "mawla" meaning "master" or "lord" and commonly used as a title of respect. The name is predominantly used among Muslim populations in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, and other Francophone West African countries, where it carries historical significance as a name borne by Islamic scholars and marabouts.
Moulaye currently ranks #5,825 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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