Ouleye
Fulani/Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ouleye
Ouleye is a West African name, primarily Fulani in origin, derived from the Arabic root "Wali" meaning "governor" or "saint," with the feminine suffix "-ye" appended in Fulani naming convention.
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Etymology
Ouleye is a West African name, primarily Fulani in origin, derived from the Arabic root "Wali" meaning "governor" or "saint," with the feminine suffix "-ye" appended in Fulani naming convention. The name is used among Fulani, Wolof, and other Sahel region peoples, predominantly in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and other francophone West African nations, with historical connections to Islamic scholarship and leadership traditions.
Ouleye currently ranks #5,266 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2013.
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