About Coulibaly
The surname Coulibaly is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in countries such as Mali, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, and Senegal. The name Coulibaly is derived from the Mandinka word "kuli bali," which means "marabout" or "holy man." In traditional Mandinka society, marabouts were highly respected religious leaders and scholars. Therefore, the surname Coulibaly is often associated with a lineage of religious or spiritual leaders within the Mandinka community.
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The surname Coulibaly is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Coulibaly based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Coulibaly is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Coulibaly in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Coulibaly using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.