The nameAmadou
Amadou is the West African form of Ahmed, a boy's name of Arabic origin. It has been rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Amadou comes from the Arabic ahmad, "most praised".
Origin
Arabic, through West African languages, especially Fula. It is very common in Senegal, Mali and Guinea.
History
Amadou has been given in France since the mid 1950s and kept rising into the 2020s.
Famous people named Amadou
- Amadou Hampâté Bâ, Malian writer
Popularity of the name Amadou
Amadou in France
Amadou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 940 births over the decade, 26% of all recorded babies named Amadou. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Amadou in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 139 births a year on average, against 102 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amadou mean?
Amadou comes from the Arabic ahmad, "most praised".
What is the origin of the name Amadou?
Arabic, through West African languages, especially Fula. It is very common in Senegal, Mali and Guinea.
Is Amadou a girl's or a boy's name?
Amadou is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Amadou?
Amadou Hampâté Bâ, Malian writer.