Edouard
A West African variant of the Arabic name Ruqayyah, meaning 'gentle,' 'ascending,' or 'incantation.' This name embodies a spirit of serene elevation and profound kindness, suggesting a person who rises above challenges with grace and brings a soothing, magical energy to their community.
Key Stats
| Total births | 621 |
| Gender | Male (2% / 98%) |
| Peak year | 1997 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 1997 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
Rouguiatou Diallo (Championship hurdler and athlete) · Rouguiatou Barry (Distinguished Guinean politician and former minister) · Rouguiatou Ka (Influential Senegalese women's rights activist) · Rouguiatou Sarr (Prominent human rights advocate) · Rouguiatou Sow (Notable figure in international development)
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