| Meaning | praiseworthy |
| Origin | African, Arabic |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ma-ma-dou |
About Mamadou
This distinguished name carries a sense of cultural richness and timeless elegance that has resonated across generations. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its strong phonetic presence and the way it rolls off the tongue with confidence. The name projects an image of someone destined for leadership, with a natural charisma that draws people in. It's a choice that speaks to heritage while remaining perfectly suited for a modern world, offering a child a name that's both memorable and meaningful. The rhythmic quality of its syllables creates a musical sound that feels warm and welcoming, yet commands respect in any setting.
Nicknames for Mamadou
| Mam |
| Mama |
| Dou |
| Mamy |
Famous People Named Mamadou
| Mamadou Dia | Senegalese politician and statesman |
| Mamadou Sakho | French professional footballer |
| Mamadou Tandja | Former President of Niger |
| Mamadou Idrissa Diallo | Guinean politician and businessman |
| Mamadou N'Diaye | Senegalese basketball player |
| Mamadou Samassa | Malian professional footballer |
| Mamadou Bagayoko | Malian musician - Amadou & Mariam |
| Mamadou Doucouré | French-American basketball player |
| Mamadou Danso | Gambian footballer |
| Mamadou Sy Tounkara | Senegalese musician |
| Mamadou Diabaté | Malian kora player |
| Mamadou Diabang | Senegalese basketball player |
| Mamadou Gassama | Malian migrant who saved a child in France |
| Mamadou Niang | Senegalese wrestler |
| Mamadou Thiam | Senegalese professional footballer |
| Mamadou Bah | Guinean sprinter |
| Mamadou Karambiri | Burkinabé pastor and author |
| Mamadou Kassé Hanne | Senegalese poet and writer |
| Mamadou Lamine Dramé | Senegalese historian |
Characters Named Mamadou
| Mamadou Camara | Character in the novel "Allah Is Not Obliged" by Ahmadou Kourouma |
| Mamadou Diallo | Character in the film "The Pirogue" by Moussa Touré |
| Mamadou Bah | Character in the play "My Children! My Africa!" by Athol Fugard |
| Mamadou N'Dongo | Character in the novel "Murambi, The Book of Bones" by Boubacar Boris Diop |
| Mamadou Fall | Character in the novel "Black Bazaar" by Alain Mabanckou |
| Mamadou Kandji | Character in the film "C'est la vie!" by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano |
| Mamadou Keita | Character in the novel "Chaka" by Thomas Mofolo |
| Mamadou Traoré | Character in the play "The Swamp Dwellers" by Wole Soyinka |
| Mamadou Konaté | Character in the novel "All Our Names" by Dinaw Mengestu |
| Mamadou Sarr | Character in the film "The Pirogue" by Moussa Touré |
| Mamadou Karamoko | Character in the film "Guelwaar" by Ousmane Sembène |
| Mamadou Tandja | Character in the film "The Mad Adventures of 'Rabbi' Jacob" by Gérard Oury |
| Mamadou Koné | Character in the film "Bamako" by Abderrahmane Sissako |
| Mamadou Kassé Hanne | Character in the novel "Les Bouts de bois de Dieu" by Ousmane Sembène |
| Mamadou Yaya Diallo | Character in the novel "African Psycho" by Alain Mabanckou |
| Mamadou Sy | Character in the film "Mille soleils" by Mati Diop |
| Mamadou Sow | Character in the film "The White Knights" by Joachim Lafosse |
| Mamadou Demba | Character in the film "Timbuktu" by Abderrahmane Sissako |
| Mamadou Doumbia | Character in the film "Grigris" by Mahamat-Saleh Haroun |