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.
About 23 boys were named Serigne in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Founder of the Mouride brotherhood in Senegal
Grand Marabout of the Mouride movement
Renowned Senegalese clinical psychologist
