Mohamed Cissé
محمد سيسيه
/ mo-HA-med see-SAY /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Praised one
Praised one
Etymology
The name Mohamed is derived from the Arabic root h-m-d (to praise), while Cissé is a common Senoufo surname of uncertain etymology.
Linguistic family: Niger-Congo > Atlantic-Congo > Gur > Senoufo
Cultural context
Mohamed is a widely used name among Muslim communities in Côte d’Ivoire, reflecting the influence of Islam in the region. The name Cissé is a common surname among the Senoufo people.
Symbolism
The name Mohamed symbolises praise and devotion, while Cissé traditionally signifies lineage and community identity among the Senoufo.