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Ardo

Arɗo

/AR-doh/Fulani & Somali · a boy’s name

“Chief or leader, a name carrying authority and respect”

In Fulani

How to say it
AR-doh
Traditional Fulani spelling
Arɗo
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

In Somali

How to say it
AR-doh
Given to
Girls
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
uncommon