Where does “Bamako” come from?
Bamako is a place name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Bambara, though the etymological connection and original meaning remain undocumented.
Ancestry of “Bamako”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Bambara | Bamakɔ | — |
| 2 | Bambara | bama | crocodile |