Younoussa
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Younoussa
Younoussa is derived from the Arabic name Yunus, which means "dove" and is the Arabic form of the prophet Jonah from Abrahamic tradition.
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Etymology
Younoussa is derived from the Arabic name Yunus, which means "dove" and is the Arabic form of the prophet Jonah from Abrahamic tradition. The name is primarily used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Mandinka, and other Sahel populations, where it reflects Islamic religious heritage and the influence of Islamic scholarship in the region.
Younoussa currently ranks #3,067 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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