Find out how popular the first name Sidiki has been for the last 19 years (from 2001 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sidiki by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Sidiki is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Sidiki.

The history of the first name Sidiki

The name Sidiki originates from the Bambara language spoken by the Bambara people of Mali in West Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th century, when the Mali Empire was at its peak.

Sidiki is derived from the Bambara word "sidi," which means "to give" or "to provide." The suffix "-ki" is a diminutive form, indicating smallness or endearment. Therefore, the name Sidiki can be interpreted as "the little one who gives" or "the little provider."

In the oral traditions and folklore of the Bambara people, Sidiki was often used as a name for children, particularly boys, as a way of expressing the hope that they would grow up to be generous and provide for their families and communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sidiki can be found in the Tarikh al-Fattash, a 16th-century chronicle written by the Timbuktu scholar Mahmoud Kati. The text mentions a man named Sidiki Traore, who was a prominent figure in the Bambara Kingdom during the late 15th century.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sidiki:

1. Sidiki N'Fa Samake (c. 1800-1870), a Bambara griot (oral historian) renowned for his mastery of the kora (a West African harp) and his extensive knowledge of the region's history and traditions.

2. Sidiki Bakaba (1842-1923), a Malian military leader and resistance fighter who fought against the French colonial forces during the late 19th century.

3. Sidiki Diabaté (1835-1889), a Malian kora player and griot from the Diabaté family, one of the most renowned griot lineages in West Africa.

4. Sidiki Kobele Keita (1873-1940), a Malian educator and reformer who established one of the first modern schools in Mali, aimed at promoting education and preserving traditional Bambara culture.

5. Sidiki Diabaté (1923-1996), a Malian kora player and griot, considered one of the greatest masters of the instrument in the 20th century. He was instrumental in preserving and promoting the traditional music of Mali.

Throughout its history, the name Sidiki has been deeply rooted in the Bambara culture and traditions, symbolizing generosity, provision, and a connection to the rich oral heritage of West Africa.

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