The nameMamadou
Mamadou is the West African form of Muhammad. It is very common in Senegal, Guinea and Mali.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
Mamadou comes from Muhammad, "praised" in Arabic.
Origin
West African, from Arabic. It is one of the Fula and Mandinka forms of Muhammad, like Mamoudou and Modou.
History
Mamadou is very common in Senegal, Mali, Guinea and Mauritania. Mamadou Dia was the first head of government of independent Senegal. In France it is given regularly, and footballers such as Mamadou Sakho made it widely known. In the United States Mamadou reached 1543rd place in 2003.
Famous people named Mamadou
- Mamadou Sakho, footballer
Popularity of the name Mamadou
Mamadou in the United States
Mamadou was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 654 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Mamadou. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Mamadou in the United States were born before 2010, 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 69 births a year.
Mamadou in France
Mamadou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,915 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Mamadou. Its rise began around 1975, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Mamadou in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 310 births a year on average, against 220 in the five years before.
Mamadou in Belgium
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Mamadou
Names from the same generation as Mamadou, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mamadou mean?
Mamadou comes from Muhammad, "praised" in Arabic.
What is the origin of the name Mamadou?
West African, from Arabic. It is one of the Fula and Mandinka forms of Muhammad, like Mamoudou and Modou.
Is Mamadou a girl's or a boy's name?
Mamadou is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Mamadou?
In 2024, Mamadou was the 1614th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 105 births.
What are the variants of the name Mamadou?
Variants and related names of Mamadou include Mady and Mody.
What are good sibling names for Mamadou?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Fatoumata, Mariama, Aminata and Fatou for a sister, Ibrahima, Abdoulaye, Lino and Konrad for a brother.
Who are famous people named Mamadou?
Mamadou Sakho, footballer.