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Oumou

/OO-moo/Fulani & Wolof · a girl’s name

A West African rendering of Ummu/Umu, meaning “mother of” in Arabic name constructions.

In Fulani

How to say it
OO-moo
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

OumouUmmu

In Wolof

How to say it
OO-moo
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
common