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Odette

/oh-DET/Lingala · a girl’s name

“wealth; fortune”

How to say it
oh-DET
Given to
Girls
Used in
DR Congo, Congo-Brazzaville
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Bomengo“Wealth, abundance, and prosperity”Lingalaany→︎02Bozwi“Wealth, riches, prosperity, or abundance.”Lingalamale→︎03Edgard“Wealthy or prosperous spear”Lingalamale→︎04Edmond“Wealthy protector or guardian”Lingalamale→︎05Edouard“Wealthy guard or protector”Lingalamale→︎06Mozwi““Rich person,” “wealthy person,” or “one who has wealth.””Lingalaany→︎