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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.

Bassirou m French (African)

Fallou m Western African, French (African)
This name is of Senegalese origin.

Gisou f French (?)
Possibly a diminutive of Ghislaine.

Leelou f French (Modern)
Variant of Lilou.

Malou m & f French (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Malo, originally derived from Maclou. This is also used as a feminine name.

Marcou m Medieval French, French, Walloon
French diminutive of Marc (as -ou is a French masculine diminutive suffix) as well as a variant form of Marcoulf (perhaps via Marcoul), which is the original French form of Marculf.... [more]

Michou m & f French, Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare)
French diminutive of Michel, as -ou is a French masculine diminutive suffix. This diminutive has been in use since medieval times, as is evidenced by the fact that Michou is also a patronymic surname in France.... [more]

Mitsou f French (Quebec, Modern, Rare)
Apparently this is a Francophone spelling of a Japanese name, Mitsu which means light and/or honey. A famous bearer is French Canadian Pop singer/actress Mitsou Gélinas.

Nanou f French (Rare), French (Belgian, Rare), Flemish (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French diminutive of Anne 1.

Pascou m French
French diminutive of Pascal, as -ou is a French masculine diminutive suffix. This diminutive has been in use since medieval times, as is evidenced by the fact that Pascou is also a patronymic surname in France.

Philou m & f French, Dutch (Modern)
French diminutive of Philippe. In France, the name is strictly masculine and primarily used informally, i.e. it is not typically used on birth certificates.... [more]

Pitchou m French (African)

Râou m Norman
Norman form of Ráðúlfr.

Rilou f & m French (Modern, Rare), Belgian (Rare)
Short form of Marie-Louise or Henri-Louis.

Rou m Norman
Norman form of Rollo.

Thibou m Medieval French, French, Flemish (Rare)
Medieval French alternate spelling of Thiboult and its variants Thiboud and Thibout, as the pronunciation of all these names is identical... [more]

Zabou f French
Diminutive of Isabelle. French actress and director Zabou Breitman is a known bearer.

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