Sakho

Sakho is a surname of West African origin that is widely found among Mandé-speaking communities in Senegal, The Gambia, Mali, Guinea, and neighboring regions. In diaspora communities, particularly in France and other parts of Europe, the name is common among people of West African descent. The exact etymology of Sakho is not well documented in standard reference works; like many West African surnames, it is often linked to clan, lineage, or local naming traditions rather than a single fixed meaning.

Notable people with the surname include Mamadou Sakho (born 1990), a French professional footballer who has played as a defender for clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, and Crystal Palace, and has represented the France national team. Other individuals with the surname have been active in sports, politics, and the arts, reflecting its broad distribution across West Africa and the diaspora.

Sakho appears primarily as a family name in public records and media. The name’s prominence in football and public life has contributed to its recognizability in international contexts.