| Meaning | God's love, beloved of God |
| Origin | African, Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | A-ma-dou |
About Amadou
Rich with cultural depth and global sophistication, Amadou brings together strength and accessibility in one exceptional package. This name resonates with warmth and character, immediately creating a sense of individuality. The rhythmic flow of its syllables gives Amadou a musical quality that delights the ear. It's a name that travels well across borders, recognized and respected in diverse communities worldwide. Amadou suggests someone with presence and charisma, a natural ability to connect with others while maintaining authentic individuality. The name carries an inherent dignity without feeling formal or stiff. For parents seeking to honor cultural heritage or simply embrace global consciousness, Amadou represents an outstanding choice. It stands apart from mainstream trends while remaining completely accessible and pronounceable. The name offers built-in strength—there's no need for aggressive nicknames when the full name already commands such natural respect and admiration.
Nicknames for Amadou
| Am |
| Amad |
| Dou |
| Mady |
Famous People Named Amadou
| Amadou Hampâté Bâ | Malian writer and ethnologist |
| Amadou Diallo | Guinean victim of police shooting in New York |
| Amadou Haidara | Malian professional footballer |
| Amadou Cissé | Senegalese basketball player |
| Amadou Sanyang | Gambian footballer |
| Amadou Diawara | Guinean footballer |
| Amadou Bagayoko | Malian musician - Amadou & Mariam |
| Amadou Gallo Fall | Senegalese basketball executive |
| Amadou Soukouna | Malian footballer |
| Amadou Traoré | Burkinabe footballer |
| Amadou Konte | Malian painter |
| Amadou-Mahtar M'Bow | Senegalese former UNESCO Director-General |
| Amadou Sagna | Senegalese footballer |
| Amadou Kake | Ivorian film director |
| Amadou Toumani Touré | Former President of Mali |
| Amadou Kourouma | Ivorian novelist |
| Amadou Coulibaly | Ivorian politician |
| Amadou Ali | Cameroonian politician |
| Amadou Makhtar N'Diaye | Senegalese former basketball player |
Characters Named Amadou
| Amadou Kane | Character in the novel "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
| Amadou Fall | Character in the novel "The Radiance of the King" by Camara Laye |
| Amadou Diallo | Character in the film "Fruitvale Station" |
| Amadou Ndiaye | Character in the film "Black Panther" |
| Amadou Kone | Character in the novel "God's Bits of Wood" by Ousmane Sembène |
| Amadou Seck | Character in the film "District 9" |
| Amadou Ndongo | Character in the novel "The Abandoned Baobab" by Ken Bugul |
| Amadou Gakou | Character in the novel "The Swallows of Kabul" by Yasmina Khadra |
| Amadou Deme | Character in the film "La Belle Verte" |
| Amadou Sy | Character in the novel "Aya" by Marguerite Abouet |
| Amadou Sow | Character in the film "Timbuktu" |
| Amadou Niang | Character in the film "Pirates of the Caribbean - On Stranger Tides" |
| Amadou Ndoye | Character in the novel "Children of the New World" by Alexander Weinstein |
| Amadou Kasse | Character in the novel "Beneath the Lion's Gaze" by Maaza Mengiste |
| Amadou Touré | Character in the novel "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie |
| Amadou Kebe | Character in the novel "The Fishermen" by Chigozie Obioma |
| Amadou Traoré | Character in the film "Bamako" |
| Amadou Ba | Character in the novel "The Book of Chameleons" by José Eduardo Agualusa |
| Amadou Balake | Character in the film "Touki Bouki" |