Sekou
Fact sheet
- Name
- Sekou
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Sekou is a masculine name used in the African language Fulfulde and represents a variant of the name Sheikh. Translated, it means 'the Sheikh'.
What does the name Sekou mean?
Sekou as a masculine first name is a form of Sheikh in the Fulfulde language. Its direct translation is 'the Sheikh'. The name has its roots in the Arabic term aiḫ (شيخ), which means 'elder', 'old man', and 'sheikh'.
Where does the name Sekou come from?
The name Sekou has Arabic origins and means 'the Sheikh'.
How do you pronounce Sekou?
The pronunciation of Sekou is soft and melodic. The name consists of two syllables and is pronounced as 'Se-ku' [ˈzeːkuː] or [ˈseːkuː]. It begins with a soft 'S' sound that transitions into a long, carrying vowel. The open final syllable with the long 'u' provides a warm, rounded sound. Sekou sounds harmonious and balanced - calm, yet with an inner strength.
Popularity
In Germany, Sekou is a common first name and currently ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2020, when it reached 1,588th place. In the last ten years, Sekou has been chosen as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,856th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,441st.
Famous people
- Abdoulaye Sekou Sampil (French football player)
- Sekou Bangoura (American tennis player)
- Sekou Baradji (football player from France)
- Sekou Berthe (football player from Mali)
- Sekou Cisse (footballer from Ivory Coast)
- Sekou Keita (footballer from Liberia)
- Sekou Oliseh (football player from Liberia)
- Sekou Quattara (footballer from Ivory Coast)
- Sekou Sanogo (footballer from Ivory Coast)
- Sekou Sanyika (football player from America)
- Sekou Sundiata (American writer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Sekou
Where does the first name Sekou come from?
The name Sekou has Arabic roots and is widespread in various African languages, particularly Fulfulde and Liberian.
What does the name Sekou mean?
Sekou is a form of Sheikh in the Fulfulde language and directly translates to 'the Sheikh'.
How popular is the name Sekou?
Sekou is a traditional name valued in African cultures, but it is less known in other regions.