Find out how popular the first name Dieynaba has been for the last 13 years (from 2010 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dieynaba by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Dieynaba is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Dieynaba.

The history of the first name Dieynaba

The name Dieynaba originates from the Wolof language spoken in Senegal and parts of Mauritania. It is a variation of the Arabic name Dhahabiyya, meaning "golden" or "made of gold." The earliest known use of this name dates back to the 14th century in the Wolof kingdoms of Senegambia.

The name Dieynaba rose to prominence during the spread of Islam in West Africa. It was adopted by Wolof nobility and ruling families who embraced the religion. The name's association with gold and wealth made it a popular choice among the elite class.

In the 16th century, Dieynaba was recorded as the name of a Wolof princess who married a Portuguese explorer. This union symbolized the cultural exchange between the Wolof and European civilizations during the era of exploration and trade.

One of the earliest documented figures with this name was Dieynaba Bousso, a 17th-century Wolof griot (oral historian and poet) known for her powerful storytelling and preservation of Wolof traditions.

In the 19th century, Dieynaba Mbaye was a notable Wolof scholar and Islamic teacher who contributed to the spread of education and religious knowledge in Senegal.

Dieynaba Diallo, born in 1915, was a renowned Senegalese singer and performer who helped popularize traditional Wolof music and dance on the global stage.

Another prominent figure was Dieynaba Diop, a Senegalese feminist activist who fought for women's rights and gender equality in the mid-20th century.

Dieynaba Sidibe, born in 1939, was a celebrated Senegalese writer and scholar whose works explored themes of identity, tradition, and modernity in West African society.

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