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Abou

/AH-boo/Fulani · a boy’s name

A West African rendering of Abu, literally 'father of'; it can occur as a standalone personal name or shortened form.

How to say it
AH-boo
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AbouAbu

From the same family