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Samba

SAM-bah

ˈsæmbɑ

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Samba

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Mandinka/Fula
Meaning
second-born son; a name of joyful welcome, celebrating the arrival of a brother who will walk beside the firstborn
Gender
male

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