The nameMamoudou
Mamoudou is a West African boy's name, a form of Mahmoud.
- Boy's name
- West African
Meaning
From the Arabic mahmud, "praised, praiseworthy".
Origin
West African, mainly Guinean, Malian and Senegalese.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Mamoudou has been given steadily and is at its peak today.
Popularity of the name Mamoudou
Mamoudou in France
Mamoudou was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 225 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Mamoudou. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Mamoudou 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: 34 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
Mamoudou in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mamoudou mean?
From the Arabic mahmud, "praised, praiseworthy".
What is the origin of the name Mamoudou?
West African, mainly Guinean, Malian and Senegalese.
Is Mamoudou a girl's or a boy's name?
Mamoudou is a boy's name.