Mamadou
Meaning of Mamadou
The name Mamadou is a strong and culturally rich male name with origins in West Africa, particularly among the Wolof people of Senegal. It is pronounced as mah-mah-DOO (/ma.ma.du/) and has a notable presence in Francophone countries due to colonial influences. The name Mamadou is often associated with leadership, wisdom, and respect within African communities. In the United States, it has been steadily used over the years, with occurrences ranging from 7 in 1990 to a high of 83 in 2003. Despite its relatively low rank compared to more common names, Mamadou carries a sense of cultural heritage and uniqueness that makes it stand out. Variations of the name include Mamadu, reflecting slight differences in spelling but maintaining the same phonetic essence.
Pronunciation
French,Wolof
- Pronunced as mah-mah-DOO (/ma.ma.du/)
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Notable People Named Mamadou
| Mamadou Sakho is a French professional footballer known for his role as a centre back, most recently playing for Ligue 1 club Montpellier. |
| Mamadou Sidiki Diabaté is a renowned Mandé kora player and jeli from Bamako, Mali, belonging to the 71st generation of kora players in his family. |
| Mamadou Samassa is a former French under-21 international footballer who later represented Mali, and played as a forward in the lead striker role. |
| Mamadou Sylla Diallo is a Senegalese professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Spanish club Real Valladolid. |
| Mamadou Sylla is a prominent Guinean politician and business leader. |
| Mamadou Kané is a Guinean professional footballer known for his role as a midfielder for Pafos and the Guinea national team. |
| Mamadou Bagayoko is an Ivorian professional footballer currently playing as a defender for Rebecq in the Belgian Division 2. |
| Mamadou Fofana, also known as Nojo, is a Malian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ligue 2 club Amiens and the Mali national team. |
| Mamadou Diallo is a retired professional footballer from Guinea who excelled as a striker. |
| Mamadou Traoré is a Malian professional footballer currently playing as an attacker for Primera Federación club Castellón on loan from Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. |
| Mamadou Sissako is a French professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Championnat National 2 club FC 93. |
| Mamadou Gueye is a retired Senegalese sprinter known for specializing in the 400 meters. |
| Mamadou Thiam is a Senegalese professional footballer known for his forward position at Al-Arabi in the Kuwait Premier League and his previous representation of Senegal U20s. |
| Mamadou Baldé - Mamadou Papys Baldé is a retired professional footballer known for his career as a defender. |
| Mamadou Koné is a retired Burkinabé footballer known for his time playing as a defender for the Burkina Faso national team and various clubs. |
