All over the world, מחמדו (Mahamadou 
, מחמדו) is a common male forename. The first name מחמדו is characteristic of Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Gambia, where it is a widespread boy's name, Mali, where it is quite a common male name, and Gabon (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is commonest in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Mali, Gambia, and Senegal. Much less frequently, מחמדו is the last name as well as the forename.