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Samba

SAM-bah

ˈsæmbɑ

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Samba

Name meaning and origin

Origin
Serer (Senegal)
Meaning
second-born son; a name marking birth order in Serer naming tradition; the second child carries special responsibility as the bridge between the firstborn and those who follow
Gender
male

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