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Saliou

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How to Pronounce Saliou

Pronounced SAH-lee-oo /ˈsɑ.li.u/Medium

Meaning: A West African (Fula/Wolof) form of Salih/Salihu — from Arabic salih, 'pious; virtuous; righteous; good'Low

In 30 seconds: Pious; virtuous; righteous: Saliou is the West African Salih — 'pious; righteous'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'SAH-lee-oo').

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Origin LowArabic, Fula

MeaningA West African (Fula/Wolof) form of Salih/Salihu — from Arabic salih, 'pious; virtuous; righteous; good'

U.S. rank (2025)#7582 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 142

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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Saliou is a West African (Fula and Wolof) form of Salih/Salihu — from Arabic salih, 'pious; virtuous; righteous; good' (Salih is a prophet in Islam). A lyrical, devout name across Senegal, Guinea, and Mali (said 'SAH-lee-oo'; nickname Sali).

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

Did you know? Salih means 'pious; virtuous; righteous; good' in Arabic (a prophet in Islam) — Saliou is its West African (Fula/Wolof) form, lyrical and devout (said 'SAH-lee-oo').

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References — Saliou — West African form of Salih

Variations

SalihSalihuSale

Nicknames

Sali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saliou mean?

Saliou is the West African Salih — Arabic 'pious; virtuous; righteous'.

How do you pronounce Saliou?

It's said SAH-lee-oo /ˈsɑ.li.u/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saliou a boy or girl name?

Saliou is a boy's name.

How popular is Saliou?

Saliou is a rare name in the U.S.