Mouhamadou Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmoo-hah-MAH-doo / /muːhɑːˈmɑːduː/Arabic; African
Meaning
Praiseworthy (Arabic); Variant of Muhammad (African)
Historical & Cultural Background
Mouhamadou is derived from the Arabic name Muhammad, which means 'praiseworthy' and is highly revered in Islamic culture as the name of the Prophet Muhammad. In various African cultures, particularly in West Africa, the name is often used as a variant of Muhammad, reflecting the influence of Islam in the region.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Mohamed
- Muhammad
- Mouhammed
International Variants
- Muhammad (Arabic)
- Mohammed (Arabic)
- Mamadou (African)
Famous people named Mouhamadou
Mouhamadou Diaby — professional footballer.
Mouhamadou Sow — politician.
Fictional characters named Mouhamadou
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mouhamadou was first seen in the United States in 1994. Mouhamadou has ranked as high as #1355 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Mouhamadou has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mouhamadou (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 10 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 15 |
| 2002 | 17 |
| 2003 | 14 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 16 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 15 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 21 |
| 2024 | 22 |