Lord, master, or spiritual leader
Serigne is a prestigious title of respect used among the Wolof people of Senegal and Gambia. It is often given to honor religious leaders or scholars, particularly within the Mouride and Tijaniyya Sufi orders. In many families, it is bestowed as a given name to honor a grandfather or a respected marabout.
Less common today
Serigne isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,272 in 2024.
Founder of the Mouride brotherhood in Senegal
Grand Marabout of the Mouride movement
Renowned Senegalese clinical psychologist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
