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Senegal
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About Senegal
Popular etymology derives this West African country's name from the Wolof words sunu gal, "our canoe". It's an appealing image, of a nation of people all in the same boat. Some country names have taken off as baby names, but this one, not yet.
Senegal for girls
Unlikely to take over Kenya's spot as the dominant African place-name.
Pronounced sen-ih-GAWL.
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