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maleFulani

Alpha

“The first; the learned scholar”

AHL-fah

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Origin

Fulani

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

AHL-fah

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Fulani title-name for Islamic scholars, given to sons expected to pursue religious learning.

Related Names

Amadou

The praised one (from Ahmad)

Boubacar

Noble; father of a young camel

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