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Ndèye

n-DAY-eh

/ndeɪˈɛ/

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ndèye

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Wolof (Senegal)
Meaning
Mother; honorific female name
Gender
female

Pronunciation tips

Initial 'Nd' is a prenasalized consonant; widespread in Senegal

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