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Astou

/ahs-TOO/Fulani & Wolof · a girl’s name

A Senegalese/West African form or diminutive of Aïssatou (Aisha).

In Fulani

How to say it
ahs-TOO
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AstouAstuta

In Wolof

How to say it
as-TOO
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
very common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AstouAstu

Nicknames & short forms

Astu