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Aliou

“The exalted; high one”

ah-lee-OO

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Origin

Fulani

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

ah-lee-OO

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Fulani form of Ali, popular across the Fulani diaspora in West Africa.

Variants & Spellings

Aliu

Notable People

Aliou Cissé, Senegalese football manager

Related Names

Aamadu

Most praiseworthy; highly commended

Bello

Helper; one who assists

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