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Mawdo

/MAW-doh/Fulani & Wolof · a boy’s name

An elder or respected senior; a name honoring the wisdom and standing of one’s forebears.

In Fulani

How to say it
MAW-doh
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

MawdoMawdu

In Wolof

How to say it
MAW-doh
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

MawdoMaodo