Mamadu
Mamadu is a masculine given name widely used in West Africa, particularly among Mandé and Fulani communities in Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, and The Gambia, as well as among diaspora populations. It is a variant of Mamadou, which itself derives from the Arabic name Muhammad. The name is commonly understood to mean “praiseworthy” or “worthy of praise.” The form Mamadu often appears in Portuguese-influenced areas, while Mamadi and other spellings are also heard in different languages and regions.
The pronunciation and spelling of Mamadu vary with local languages and colonial influences, leading to multiple
Culturally, giving a derivative of Muhammad is a common practice in many Muslim communities, reflecting religious