Ndeye / NdèyeMuslim girl names
Meaning
Mother; also used as a respectful naming element
Name meaning
- Origin / language
- Wolof
- Name type
- Single given name
- Category
- West African names
Language and spelling
The Wolof dictionary word ndey means mother or maternal aunt. Ndeye is attested as a feminine name, including combinations such as Ndeye Fatou; its different written forms should not be mistaken for separate Arabic words.
Sources
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Entry reviewed: 2026-10-27
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