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Assetou

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Pronounced ah-seh-TOO /ˌɑː.sɛˈtuː/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Bambara/Mandinka) form of the Arabic Aisha ('living; alive; prosperous'), honoring Aisha, a revered figure in early Islam. A dignified name we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A West African form of Aisha: Assetou means 'living; alive' (said 'ah-seh-TOO'). Dignified and meaningful.
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Origin MediumBambara, Arabic
MeaningA West African (Bambara/Mandinka) form of the Arabic Aisha ('living; alive; prosperous'), honoring Aisha, a revered figure in early Islam. A dignified name we note respectfully.
U.S. rank (2023)#13651 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720022023

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

Assetou is a Bambara/Mandinka form of the Arabic Aisha ('living; alive; prosperous'), carried widely across West Africa. Dignified and meaningful — rare in the U.S. (said 'ah-seh-TOO').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., familiar in Mali and the Sahel. Rare, dignified, and meaningful.

Did you know? Assetou is a West African (Bambara/Mandinka) form of the Arabic Aisha ('living; alive'), honoring Aisha of early Islam — a dignified name we note respectfully (said 'ah-seh-TOO').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Assetou — Bambara/Mandinka form of Aisha; 'living; alive'

Variations

AssitouAissatouAssetu

Nicknames

AsseTou

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Assetou mean?

Assetou is a West African (Bambara/Mandinka) form of the Arabic Aisha ('living; alive; prosperous'), honoring Aisha of early Islam.

How do you pronounce Assetou?

It's said ah-seh-TOO /ˌɑː.sɛˈtuː/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Assetou a boy or girl name?

Assetou is a girl's name.

How popular is Assetou?

Assetou is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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