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Thierno

“Scholar; learned one”

tee-AIR-noh

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Origin

Fulani

Language

Niger-Congo

Pronunciation

tee-AIR-noh

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Fulani title-name for scholars and Islamic teachers, reflecting the Fulani scholarly tradition.

Variants & Spellings

Tierno

Notable People

Thierno Bokar, Malian Sufi scholar

Related Names

Aamadu

Most praiseworthy; highly commended

Hamidou

Praised; commendable

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