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Waly

Saint; holy friend of God

WAH-lee

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Origin

Wolof

Language

Niger-Congo (Atlantic)

Pronunciation

WAH-lee

Gender

male

Cultural Significance

A Wolof name of Arabic origin denoting saintliness, common in Sufi-influenced Senegalese families.

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