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Shafiu

/sha-FEE-oo/Fulani & Hausa · a boy’s name

“One who brings healing or offers kindly intercession”

How to say it: sha-FEE-oo
Given to: Boys
Used in: Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common: uncommon

How to say it: shah-FEE-oo
Given to: Boys
Used in: Nigeria, Niger
How common: common

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The name & its alternative spellings

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Nicknames & short forms

Shafi