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Alimou

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Alimou

Pronounced ah-lee-MOO /ˌɑː.liˈmuː/Medium

Meaning: Alimou is a West African (notably Guinean/Fulani and Mande) form of Ali, ultimately from Arabic 'exalted; noble; high.' It is a warm, heritage-rich variant.Low

In 30 seconds: A West African form of Ali: Alimou means 'exalted; noble' (said 'ah-lee-MOO').
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Origin LowWest African, Arabic
MeaningAlimou is a West African (notably Guinean/Fulani and Mande) form of Ali, ultimately from Arabic 'exalted; noble; high.' It is a warm, heritage-rich variant.
U.S. rank (2024)#12392 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 10
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History & Origin

Alimou is a West African form of Ali, from Arabic 'exalted; noble; high.' It is used in Guinea and among Fulani and Mande peoples, and travels with the diaspora. A resonant heritage name (said 'ah-lee-MOO').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and West African in heritage.

Did you know? Alimou is a West African form of Ali — 'exalted; noble' in Arabic — common in Guinea and among Fulani and Mande families; warm and heritage-rich (said 'ah-lee-MOO').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Alimou — West African form of Ali; Arabic 'exalted; noble'

Variations

AliAliouAlioune

Nicknames

AliMou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alimou mean?

Alimou is a West African form of Ali, from Arabic meaning 'exalted; noble; high.'

How do you pronounce Alimou?

It's said ah-lee-MOO /ˌɑː.liˈmuː/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alimou a boy or girl name?

Alimou is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Alimou?

Alimou is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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