Thioro
Wolof · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Thioro
Thioro is a Wolof name meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected," derived from the Wolof root word referring to selection or election.
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Etymology
Thioro is a Wolof name meaning "the chosen one" or "the selected," derived from the Wolof root word referring to selection or election. The name is primarily used among Wolof people of Senegal and other West African countries, with strong usage in Muslim communities, though it predates Islam in the region as part of traditional Wolof naming practices.
Thioro currently ranks #6,547 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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