Mother
Oumou is the West African form of the Arabic name Umm, which literally translates to 'mother'. It is often given in honor of Umm Kulthum, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, making it a name of significant religious and cultural heritage.
Less common today
Oumou isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,636 in 2013.
Grammy Award-winning Malian Wassoulou musician
Senegalese fashion designer known as the Queen of Couture
Professional basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
