Variant of Said, meaning happy, lucky, or fortunate
Seydou is a West African form of the Arabic name Sa'id. It is particularly common in French-speaking West African nations such as Mali, Senegal, and Ivory Coast. The name carries the connotation of being blessed with good fortune or happiness.
Less common today
Seydou isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,567 in 2005.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Malian former professional footballer who played for FC Barcelona
Ivorian professional footballer
Renowned Malian photographer known for his portraits
Malian writer and politician who wrote the lyrics for the Malian national anthem
