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Mouhamadou

♂ Boy

Pronounced moo-HAH-mah-doo /muˈhɑ.mɑ.du/Medium

Meaning: West African (Francophone) form of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy, praised, commendable'High

In 30 seconds: Praiseworthy and revered: Mouhamadou is the West African Muhammad — 'praised'. Devout, dignified, and strong.
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Origin HighArabic, West African
MeaningWest African (Francophone) form of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy, praised, commendable'
U.S. rank (2025)#4986 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 451

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919942025

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

Mouhamadou is a West African Francophone form of Muhammad — from Arabic, 'praiseworthy, praised, commendable' (the Prophet of Islam). A deeply revered, dignified name across Senegal, Mali, and the Sahel.

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

Did you know? Mouhamadou is the West African (French-spelled) form of Muhammad, 'praiseworthy' — one of the most honored names across Senegal and Mali; devout and dignified.
Overall data confidence 82%
References — Mouhamadou — West African Muhammad

Variations

MuhammadMohamedMamadou

Nicknames

Mamadou

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If you like Mouhamadou…

Mamadou— a fellow West African Muhammad form
Mohamed— the standard form
Ousmane— a companion Sahel name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mouhamadou mean?

Mouhamadou is the West African Muhammad — 'praiseworthy, praised'.

How do you pronounce Mouhamadou?

It's said moo-HAH-mah-doo /muˈhɑ.mɑ.du/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Mouhamadou a boy or girl name?

Mouhamadou is a boy's name.

How popular is Mouhamadou?

Mouhamadou is a rare name in the U.S.

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