NDour

NDour is a West African surname, most commonly found among Wolof and Serer communities in Senegal. The name is often rendered with an apostrophe as N'Dour or Ndour, reflecting French transliteration practices used in Senegal and nearby Francophone regions. Variants and spellings may occur in different countries and among the African diaspora.

The most widely known bearer is Youssou N'Dour (born 1959), a Senegalese singer, songwriter, and musician who helped bring mbalax to an international audience. As the longtime frontman of the ensemble Super Étoile de Dakar, he has been a central figure in contemporary Senegalese music and has pursued collaborations across Africa and beyond, contributing to the global perception of Senegalese and African popular music.

Beyond Youssou N'Dour, individuals bearing the surname appear in various public life spheres in West Africa, including politics, sports, and the arts. The name thus reflects a broader cultural presence within Senegalese society and the regional diaspora.

In etymological and cultural terms, N'Dour is considered a West African surname with roots in local naming traditions of Wolof and Serer communities. Today, the name is found not only in Senegal but also in The Gambia, Mauritania, and among West African diaspora populations in Europe and the Americas.