Shehu Name Origin
/sheh-hoo/-
Nigerian (Fulani) 60% -
Nigerian (Hausa) 30%
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Chadian (Chadian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Shehu
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Name Origin
The name 'Shehu' is of Hausa origin, meaning 'sheikh' or 'leader'. It is common among Hausa and Fulani peoples in West Africa, especially Nigeria and Niger.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Shehu each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).