Yamadou
Mandinka/Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Yamadou
Yamadou is a West African name derived from Yama (an Islamic name related to Arabic origins) combined with the suffix -dou, a common diminutive or patronymic ending in Mandinka and other Mande languages.
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Etymology
Yamadou is a West African name derived from Yama (an Islamic name related to Arabic origins) combined with the suffix -dou, a common diminutive or patronymic ending in Mandinka and other Mande languages. The name is primarily used among Mandinka, Fulani, and other Muslim communities in Mali, Guinea, Senegal, and neighboring West African countries, with historical significance among Mandinka griot families and Islamic scholars.
Yamadou currently ranks #5,939 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1993.
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