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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