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Almamy

/al-MAH-mee/Fulani & Wolof · a boy’s name

An imam or Muslim religious/political leader; a West African title-name derived from Arabic al-imam.

In Fulani

How to say it
al-MAH-mee
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
common · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AlmamyAlmami

In Wolof

How to say it
al-MAH-mee
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
rare

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

AlmamyAlmami