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Salimatou

Quick answerThe given name 'Salimatou' is derived from the Arabic name 'Salima', meaning 'peace' or 'safety', and is likely a feminine diminutive form, with the suffix '-matou' added to convey affection or endearment.

Arabic · Girl · 4 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,358
TrendStable
Peak year2010
Syllables4
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters9
Numerology3 Chaldean 3
Global rank#1,371

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

About the name Salimatou

The given name 'Salimatou' is derived from the Arabic name 'Salima', meaning 'peace' or 'safety', and is likely a feminine diminutive form, with the suffix '-matou' added to convey affection or endearment.

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Etymology

The given name 'Salimatou' is derived from the Arabic name 'Salima', meaning 'peace' or 'safety', and is likely a feminine diminutive form, with the suffix '-matou' added to convey affection or endearment. The name 'Salimatou' is commonly used in West African cultures, particularly in countries with significant Muslim populations, such as Senegal and Guinea, where it is often associated with Islamic traditions.

Salimatou currently ranks #9,358 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.

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