Ydrissa
West African · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ydrissa
Ydrissa is a West African name, primarily a feminine form derived from Hausa and other Sahel region languages, with roots related to names like Idrissa or Drissa meaning "strong" or "fiery." The name is used among Muslim communities in West Africa, particularly in countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal, where it reflects Islamic naming traditions and regional cultural heritage.
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Etymology
Ydrissa is a West African name, primarily a feminine form derived from Hausa and other Sahel region languages, with roots related to names like Idrissa or Drissa meaning "strong" or "fiery." The name is used among Muslim communities in West Africa, particularly in countries like Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Senegal, where it reflects Islamic naming traditions and regional cultural heritage.
Ydrissa currently ranks #2,956 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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