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Amadu

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-MAH-doo /ɑˈmɑ.du/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Fula/Mande) form of Ahmad/Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; the praised/commendable one'Low

In 30 seconds: Praiseworthy; the praised one: Amadu is a West African form of Ahmad. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ah-MAH-doo').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningA West African (Fula/Mande) form of Ahmad/Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; the praised/commendable one'
U.S. rank (2024)#7759 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amadu is a West African (Fula/Mande) form of Ahmad/Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy; the praised/commendable one' (the name of the Prophet of Islam). A lyrical, devout name common in Sierra Leone, Gambia, and Guinea (said 'ah-MAH-doo').

In the U.S. it appears in West African families. Rare, praiseworthy at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Ahmad/Muhammad means 'praiseworthy; the praised one' in Arabic — Amadu is a West African (Fula/Mande) form, lyrical and devout (said 'ah-MAH-doo').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Ahmad — Arabic etymology

Variations

AmadouAhmadouAmado

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amadu mean?

Amadu is a West African form of Ahmad/Muhammad — Arabic 'praiseworthy; the praised one'.

How do you pronounce Amadu?

It's said ah-MAH-doo /ɑˈmɑ.du/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amadu a boy or girl name?

Amadu is a boy's name.

How popular is Amadu?

Amadu is a rare name in the U.S.

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