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Modu

MOH-doo

/ˈmoʊduː/

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modu

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Kanuri (Lake Chad region: Nigeria, Niger, Chad)
Meaning
Kanuri form of Muhammad; praised, praiseworthy
Gender
male
Also spelled
Mudu, Mohdu

Pronunciation tips

Two syllables; stress on the first; 'mo' has a long 'oh'; a very common Kanuri rendering of Muhammad

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