Amadu

Amadu Meaning & Origin

About Amadu
The name "Amadu" is of African origin, specifically from the Fulani people of West Africa. It is a masculine name that means "praise" or "praised one." It carries a positive connotation, symbolizing someone who is highly regarded, respected, or admired. The name reflects the cultural significance of praise and honor within the Fulani community.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Amadu are male.

Amadu Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMT
🗽 NYSIIS
ANA
🔊 Soundex
A5030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 M AA1 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/amadu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Amadu in Braille

Here's how to represent Amadu in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Amadu in braille

How to Spell the Name Amadu in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Amadu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Amadu in sign language

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