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Oumou

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Pronounced OO-moo /ˈu.mu/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic umm, 'mother' (as in Oumou Kalthoum) — a common West African (Fula/Mandinka) nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Maternal and dignified: Oumou comes from Arabic 'mother' — a cherished West African name (singer Oumou Sangaré). Warm, strong, and rooted.
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Origin MediumArabic, West African
MeaningFrom Arabic umm, 'mother' (as in Oumou Kalthoum) — a common West African (Fula/Mandinka) name
U.S. rank (2025)#4146 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 759

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319962025

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

Oumou comes from Arabic umm, 'mother' (and the honorific Umm-) — a common, cherished name across West Africa (Fula, Mandinka), borne by singer Oumou Sangaré. Warm and dignified.

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

Did you know? Oumou derives from Arabic umm, 'mother' (and the honorific 'Umm') — a beloved West African name borne by Malian music legend Oumou Sangaré.
Overall data confidence 72%
West African references — Oumou — etymology

Variations

OumarUmmUmou

Nicknames

Oumy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Oumou Sangaré (1968-)
    Malian Wassoulou musician and singer, known as the 'Songbird of Wassoulou'

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oumou mean?

Oumou comes from Arabic umm, 'mother' — a common West African name.

How do you pronounce Oumou?

It's said OO-moo /ˈu.mu/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oumou a boy or girl name?

Oumou is a girl's name.

How popular is Oumou?

Oumou is a rare name in the U.S.

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