Baby name

FADING BOY · WEST AFRICAN/ARABIC
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Momodou

/mo-MO-doo/


“Praised, praiseworthy; possibly Monday's child or the wise one”

A variant of Muhammad, meaning 'praised' or 'praiseworthy'; also possibly 'Monday's child' or 'the wise one.'

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How it ages.

Momodou is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.

The cultural moment.

Momodou has become moderately less common in the United States in recent years, while remaining an established choice.