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BoyWest African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others)

Bello

From a Fula word, ballo, thought to mean "helper", though the derivation is not settled.

Meaning and origin

Bello is used as a given name by both Fula and Hausa speakers, and is usually traced to a Fula word, ballo, said to mean "helper", though the link is not certain beyond doubt.

How to pronounce Bello

English (US)BEL-oh /ˈbɛloʊ/

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