Momodou
Meaning of Momodou
Momodou is a male name with origins in West Africa, specifically among the Mandinka people. The name carries a significant cultural and historical association within this community. Pronounced as moh-MOH-doo (/moˈmoːdu/), it has a strong and melodic sound. A variation of the name is Modou. In terms of popularity, Momodou has seen some fluctuations in recent years in the United States, although it remains relatively rare. It ranked 12,119th in 2021, with 5 occurrences. However, it is worth noting that popularity can vary significantly based on location and cultural context. Overall, Momodou is a unique and meaningful choice for parents seeking an African-inspired name for their son.
Pronunciation
- Pronunced as moh-MOH-doo (/moˈmoːdu/)
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Notable People Named Momodou
| Momodou Touray is a Gambian-born Welsh professional footballer known for playing as a forward for Warrington Rylands and representing Wales at the Under-21 level. |
| Momodou Lamin Sonko is a Swedish professional footballer currently playing for Häcken. |
| Momodou Lamin Sedat Jobe, a former Gambian Foreign Minister, now resides in Sweden and leads the pro-democracy Gambia Consultative Council. |
| Momodou Lamin Jallow is a Gambian-born American professional footballer currently playing as a forward for the First League of RS club Ljubić Prnjavor, on loan from Borac Banja Luka. |
| Momodou Sarr is a Finnish professional footballer of Gambian descent who plays as a striker for Gnistan. |
