Mamadu
Meaning of Mamadu
Mamadu, pronounced as mah-mah-doo (/mɑˈmɑdu/), is a male name with origins in West Africa. It is commonly used among the Malinke people of Guinea and Mali. The name Mamadu holds cultural significance and is often given to boys born on Mondays, as "Mamadu" translates to "Monday" in the Malinke language. This name has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States, where it ranked 12,237th in 2017 and 12,101st in 2014. Mamadou is a variation of this name that is also used.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as mah-mah-doo (/mɑˈmɑdu/)
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Notable People Named Mamadu
| Mamadú Iaia Djaló - Mamadu Iaia Djaló was a Guinea-Bissau politician and the founder and leader of the New Democracy Party. |
| Major General Mamadu Ture Kuruma is a Bissau-Guinean military leader who took power after a coup and promised to form a national unity government. |
| Mamadu Candé - Muhammad "Mamadu" Youssuf Candé is a Guinea-Bissauan professional footballer known for his position as a left back. |
| Mamadu Saliu Djaló Pires is the former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea-Bissau. |
