Ouleymatou
Arabic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Ouleymatou
Ouleymatou is a West African feminine name derived from Arabic "Umm al-Ma'at" or related to "Ulema" (Islamic scholars), meaning "mother of knowledge" or "woman of learning." The name is predominantly used among Fulani, Mandinka, and other Muslim populations in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and the broader Sahel region, with roots in Islamic naming traditions.
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Etymology
Ouleymatou is a West African feminine name derived from Arabic "Umm al-Ma'at" or related to "Ulema" (Islamic scholars), meaning "mother of knowledge" or "woman of learning." The name is predominantly used among Fulani, Mandinka, and other Muslim populations in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and the broader Sahel region, with roots in Islamic naming traditions.
Ouleymatou currently ranks #6,295 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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