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Adama

“Noble; beautiful”

ah-DAH-mah

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Origin

Fulani

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

ah-DAH-mah

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A foundational Fulani name widely used across West Africa. It carries connotations of nobility and the original human creation.

Variants & Spellings

Adamu

Notable People

Adama Barrow, President of The Gambia

Related Names

Boubacar

Noble; father of a young camel

Samba

Second-born son

Djeneba

Paradise; heaven

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