The nameAbdou
Abdou is a boy's name, a short form of Arabic names beginning with Abd-, very common in West Africa and the Comoros.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic abd, "servant", meaning servant of God.
Origin
Arabic, used mainly in West Africa and the Comoros.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Abdou peaked in the early 2010s and is still given today, mostly in the Île-de-France region.
Popularity of the name Abdou
Abdou in France
Abdou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 375 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Abdou. Its rise began around 1954, and it peaked in 2020. Half of all babies named Abdou in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 36 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdou mean?
From the Arabic abd, "servant", meaning servant of God.
What is the origin of the name Abdou?
Arabic, used mainly in West Africa and the Comoros.
Is Abdou a girl's or a boy's name?
Abdou is a boy's name.