Mamadi

Mamadi is a male given name commonly used in West Africa, particularly among Mandé-speaking communities in Guinea, Mali, Ivory Coast, and neighboring regions. It is often considered a variant or diminutive of Mamadou, itself a West African form of Muhammad, reflecting the region’s blend of Arabic and local naming traditions. The name has also spread to diaspora communities in Europe and North America.

Notable people with the name include Mamadi Doumbouya, a Guinean military officer who led the 2021 coup in Guinea. Another well-known bearer is Mamadi Diakite, a Guinean-born American professional basketball player who played college basketball at the University of Virginia and has pursued professional opportunities in the NBA and overseas.

Usage of the name Mamadi can be found in various contexts, including sports, politics, and culture. As with many West African given names derived from religious or traditional roots, Mamadi often signals familial and cultural heritage and can reflect broader community ties. While most commonly encountered as a given name, Mamadi may also appear in regional naming practices and in the broader African diaspora, where individuals maintain connections to West African linguistic and cultural traditions.