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Elimane

/eh-lee-MAHN/Fulani & Wolof · a boy’s name

A Senegalese/West African Muslim male name derived from Arabic iman, “faith” or “belief.”

In Fulani

How to say it
eh-lee-MAHN
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

In Wolof

How to say it
eh-lee-MAHN
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

ElimaneElimaan