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Adama

/ah-DAH-mah/Fulani & Wolof · a boy or girl’s name

“A name honoring Adam, the first human and prophet”

In Fulani

How to say it
ah-DAH-mah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
very common
For a girl
Aminata

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AdamaAdam

In Wolof

How to say it
ah-DAH-mah
Given to
Boys and girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
very common