Wolof · Arabic

Modou

Pronounced moh-DOOShare

Meaning: Form of Muhammad; praised

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Modou is a West African form of Mamadou, ultimately from Muhammad. Its connection to “praised” comes through that Arabic source name.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Modou comes from Wolof and Arabic.

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