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Ablaye

“Servant of God; devoted one”

ah-BLAH-yeh

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Origin

Wolof

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

ah-BLAH-yeh

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Wolof shortened form of Abdoulaye, ubiquitous across Senegalese society.

Variants & Spellings

Abdoulaye

Notable People

Ablaye Cissoko, Senegalese kora player

Related Names

Lamine

Trustworthy; faithful

Ibra

Father of many; exalted father

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