Mamman

Mamman is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname used in West Africa and among people of West African descent. The name is particularly common among Hausa-speaking communities in Nigeria and Niger, and it has spread to other regions through migration and diaspora populations. In many cases, Mamman functions as a first name, but it can appear as a surname in families where it has become patronymic or inherited.

The cultural usage of Mamman reflects broader naming practices in the region, where religious and family traditions influence given names. The form Mamman is one of several local variants of related names across West Africa, and spelling can vary with language and transliteration.

In public life, individuals named Mamman work across diverse fields, including politics, education, sports, and media. The name is thus a common part of West African naming practice rather than being associated with a single public figure. Outside West Africa, the name appears among immigrant communities and in international contexts where families preserve their West African naming heritage.