Traore Forename
Approximately 59,691 people bear this name
Traore Forename User-submission:
While Traoré is one of the most prominent surnames in West Africa, its usage as a forename serves as an honorific, often given to honor a maternal ancestor or a respected community leader. It is of Manding origin, specifically rooted in the Dyula and Bambara ethnic groups of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast.
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| Place | Gender | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | 55% | 54,591 | 1:423 | 52 |
| Mali | - | 1,491 | 1:11,387 | 934 |
| Togo | - | 1,483 | 1:4,881 | 807 |
| Burkina Faso | 50% | 1,110 | 1:16,558 | 1,595 |
| Benin | 53% | 474 | 1:22,312 | 2,307 |
| DR Congo | 96% | 157 | 1:470,240 | 16,785 |
| France | 63% | 71 | 1:936,202 | 7,555 |
| United States | - | 69 | 1:5,254,159 | 64,724 |
| Niger | 95% | 44 | 1:436,000 | 9,258 |
| Cameroon | 84% | 41 | 1:527,085 | 16,810 |
| Senegal | 89% | 20 | 1:729,068 | 7,924 |
| Spain | 100% | 17 | 1:2,737,057 | 13,172 |
| Mauritania | 100% | 12 | 1:341,270 | 8,179 |
| Nigeria | 100% | 10 | 1:17,756,436 | 163,035 |
| Morocco | 100% | 9 | 1:3,816,515 | 8,291 |
| England | 50% | 9 | 1:6,178,102 | 52,254 |
| China | - | 9 | 1:151,783,976 | 66,907 |
| Brazil | - | 7 | 1:30,605,165 | 257,261 |
| Congo | 100% | 7 | 1:715,601 | 13,459 |
| Thailand | 75% | 6 | 1:11,677,636 | 152,954 |
| Guinea | - | 5 | 1:2,371,729 | 4,683 |
| Russia | 100% | 5 | 1:28,846,741 | 73,146 |
| Liberia | 100% | 5 | 1:882,412 | 21,482 |
| Gabon | - | 4 | 1:470,834 | 2,822 |
| Ghana | - | 4 | 1:6,746,554 | 8,075 |
| Ethiopia | 50% | 4 | 1:24,390,033 | 19,296 |
| Italy | 78% | 3 | 1:20,354,030 | 45,650 |
| Canada | - | 3 | 1:11,044,457 | 76,719 |
| Sweden | 100% | 2 | 1:4,928,954 | 52,965 |
| United Arab Emirates | - | 2 | 1:3,575,996 | 76,635 |
| Algeria | - | 2 | 1:19,088,360 | 22,377 |
| Germany | 100% | 2 | 1:48,338,938 | 72,742 |
| Belgium | 50% | 2 | 1:5,745,020 | 30,381 |
| Austria | 50% | 2 | 1:4,257,100 | 13,469 |
| Israel | - | 1 | 1:8,402,918 | 45,019 |
| Iran | - | 1 | 1:78,496,868 | 65,150 |
| Poland | - | 1 | 1:38,027,112 | 9,241 |
| Iceland | - | 1 | 1:366,017 | 7,938 |
| Haiti | - | 1 | 1:10,726,953 | 41,696 |
| Greece | - | 1 | 1:10,934,548 | 22,228 |
| Switzerland | 100% | 1 | 1:8,213,496 | 36,387 |
| Denmark | - | 1 | 1:5,649,498 | 28,429 |
| Ireland | - | 1 | 1:4,643,519 | 13,375 |
The alternate forms: Traoré (378) & Traorè (2) are calculated separately.
Traore (2,424,789) may also be a surname.
Traore Forename Meaning
User-submitted Reference
While Traoré is one of the most prominent surnames in West Africa, its usage as a forename serves as an honorific, often given to honor a maternal ancestor or a respected community leader. It is of Manding origin, specifically rooted in the Dyula and Bambara ethnic groups of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Ivory Coast.
The etymology is historically linked to the Mandinka phrase 'Tara wele,' meaning 'the father calls' or 'called by the father,' referring to a legend of a warrior clan. In the context of a given name, it carries connotations of nobility, warrior heritage, and ancestral pride.
- jakep2Traore Forename Popularity
Traore Demographics
Average Traore Salary in
United States
$30,044 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
Phonetically Similar Names
| Forename | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traoré | 94 | 378 | / |
| Traorè | 94 | 2 | / |
| Trahore | 92 | 84 | / |
| Traoure | 92 | 29 | / |
| Traoret | 92 | 2 | / |
| Traotre | 92 | 1 | / |
| Traorie | 92 | 1 | / |
| Traorhe | 92 | 1 | / |
| Traor | 91 | 12 | / |
| Trahoure | 86 | 14 | / |
| Trahoret | 86 | 1 | / |
| Troare | 83 | 13 | / |
| Trayor | 83 | 5 | / |
| Treore | 83 | 3 | / |
| Trauor | 83 | 1 | / |
| Treaor | 83 | 1 | / |
| Traori | 83 | 1 | / |
| Triaire | 77 | 1 | / |
| Traouré | 77 | 1 | / |
| Trahoré | 77 | 1 | / |
| Troar | 73 | 1 | / |
| Trahoris | 71 | 1 | / |
| Treyor | 67 | 19 | / |
| Troaré | 67 | 1 | / |
| Troard | 67 | 1 | / |
| Troyor | 67 | 1 | / |
| Trahaurey | 67 | 1 | / |
| Trouard | 62 | 2 | / |
| Trohari | 62 | 1 | / |
| Troario | 62 | 1 | / |
Traore Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Traore in the Russian language | ||
| Траоре | traore | - |
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