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/MAH-doh/Lingala · a girl’s name

A French-language affectionate short form, usually of Madeleine; it has no distinct Lingala lexical meaning.

How to say it
MAH-doh
Given to
Girls
Used in
DR Congo, Congo-Brazzaville
How common
common