Wolof names

23 names of Wolof origin.

Adama

Wolof · "Wolof form of Adam."

Aminata

Wolof · "Trustworthy or truthful one."

Anta

Wolof · "Wolof form of Hannah or one of importance."

Awa

Wolof · "Wolof form of Eve or Hawa."

Babacar

Wolof · "Father of caravans or trader father."

Bineta

Wolof · "Beloved daughter."

Cheikh

Wolof · "Wolof form of Sheikh meaning elder or chief."

Cheikhou

Wolof · "Diminutive of Cheikh meaning honored elder."

Coumba

Wolof · "Born second of twins or born of the sea."

Diery

Wolof · "One who is celebrated."

Fatou

Wolof · "Wolof form of Fatima."

Fatoumata

Wolof · "Extended form of Fatou meaning the captivating one."

Ibou

Wolof · "Short for Ibrahima."

Ibrahima

Wolof · "Wolof form of Abraham."

Khadidiatou

Wolof · "Wolof form of Khadija."

Khady

Wolof · "Short for Khadidiatou or Khadija."

Mamadou

Wolof · "Wolof form of Muhammad."

Mariama

Wolof · "Wolof form of Mary or Maryam."

Modou

Wolof · "Short for Mamadou."

Moussa

Wolof · "Wolof form of Moses."

Ndeye

Wolof · "Mother or term of respect."

Ousmane

Wolof · "Wolof form of Uthman meaning chosen one."

Tafsir

Wolof · "Religious scholar or one who interprets."