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femaleWolof

Fatou

“One who abstains; the shining one”

fah-TOO

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Origin

Wolof

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

fah-TOO

Gender

female

Cultural Significance

The most common female name in Senegal, derived from Fatimah, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

Variants & Spellings

FatuFatoumata

Notable People

Fatou Diome, Senegalese-French author

Related Names

Aminata

Trustworthy; faithful

Rokhaya

Ascend; rise up

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