Salimata
Meaning of Salimata
Salimata is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has its origins in the Mandinka culture of Africa. The name Salimata is pronounced as sah-lee-MAH-tah (/sɑːliˈmɑːtə/) in African (Mandinka) language. It is also sometimes spelled as Salimatou. In terms of popularity, Salimata has been steadily gaining recognition in the United States. While it may not be among the most common names, it has been consistently chosen by a small but growing number of parents over the years. This name holds an air of elegance and grace, making it a fantastic choice for any baby girl.
Pronunciation
African (Mandinka)
- Pronunced as sah-lee-MAH-tah (/sɑːliˈmɑːtə/)
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Notable People Named Salimata
| Salimata Simporé is a Burkinabé footballer known for playing as a forward for FC Minsk and the Burkina Faso women's national team. |
| Salimata Sawadogo Tapsoba is a former chair of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, a magistrate, and the Ambassador of Burkina Faso to several countries. |
| Salimata Fofana is an Ivorian judoka who won a bronze medal in the women's 52-kg event at the 2015 African Games. |
| Salimata Traoré, born in 1994, is a politician and member of the national assembly in Mali. |
