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Mariatou

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Pronounced mah-ree-ah-TOO /mɑ.ri.ɑˈtu/Medium

Meaning: A West African form of Maryam — the Arabic name of Mary, mother of Jesus, honored in both Islam and Christianity. The -tou ending is characteristic of Wolof, Mandinka and Fula naming in Senegal, Gambia, Mali and Guinea.Low

In 30 seconds: Mary, West African style: Mariatou is a Senegalese and Malian form of Maryam (said 'mah-ree-ah-TOO').
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Origin MediumWest African, Arabic
MeaningA West African form of Maryam — the Arabic name of Mary, mother of Jesus, honored in both Islam and Christianity. The -tou ending is characteristic of Wolof, Mandinka and Fula naming in Senegal, Gambia, Mali and Guinea.
U.S. rank (2024)#14576 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Mariatou is a West African form of Maryam, the Arabic name of Mary, honored in Islam and Christianity alike. The -tou ending belongs to Wolof, Mandinka and Fula naming across Senegal, Gambia, Mali and Guinea, where the name is common and well loved (said 'mah-ree-ah-TOO').

In the U.S. it is very rare, found within West African families. Heritage-rich, melodic, and dignified.

Did you know? The -tou ending is a signature of West African girls' names — Fatoumata, Aissatou, Mariatou — each a familiar name given a local music.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Mariatou — West African form of Maryam; Wolof/Mandinka/Fula -tou ending

Variations

MariamaMaryamMariatu

Nicknames

MariTou

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If you like Mariatou…

Aminata— a like West African girls' classic
Fatoumata— a like -ta/-tou ending in the region
Mariama— another West African form of Maryam
Aissatou— a like -tou ending in Senegalese naming

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mariatou mean?

Mariatou is a West African form of Maryam — the name of Mary, honored in Islam and Christianity.

How do you pronounce Mariatou?

It's said mah-ree-ah-TOO /mɑ.ri.ɑˈtu/ — four syllables, stress on the last.

Is Mariatou a boy or girl name?

Mariatou is a girl's name.

How popular is Mariatou?

Mariatou is very rare in the U.S., though it is common in Senegal, Mali and Guinea.

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