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/KOOM-bah/Fulani & Wolof · a girl’s name

A traditional Fulani/Fula name carried through generations — its exact literal meaning isn't recorded, which is part of its story

In Fulani

How to say it
KOOM-bah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon

In Wolof

How to say it
KOOM-bah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
common