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The name Mamadou is a boy's name of West African origin, specifically from the Manding group of languages, which includes Bambara, Malinké, and Dioula. Mamadou is a variant of the Arabic name Muhammad, and means "praised one" or "praise-worthy" in Arabic. It is a popular name among Muslim families in West African countries such as Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Ivory Coast. The name is also sometimes spelled as Mamadu, Momodu, or Momo. In African culture, names are often given to honor ancestors, convey values, or express hopes for the child's future, so the name Mamadou may also carry personal or family significance.

The name Mamadou is popular in West Africa, particularly in countries such as Senegal, Guinea, Mali, and Ivory Coast.

If you're looking for names that are similar to Mamadou, you might be interested in African or Arabic names that have a similar sound or culture. Here are some options:

• Mohammed/Muhammad
• Ahmed/Ahmad
• Oumar/Omar
• Amadou
• Aliou
• Tidiane/Tidianne
• Adama
• Abdoul
• Issa/Isa
• Samba