About Dakar
The name "Dakar" is of Wolof origin and means "tamarind tree" or "place of tamarind trees." It is the capital and largest city of Senegal, located on the westernmost point of Africa. Dakar is known for its vibrant culture, historical significance, and being a major economic and political hub in the region.
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Most individuals with the name Dakar are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Dakar in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dakar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.