Gidado
| Language | Fulfulde |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Meaning | Beloved son; the loved one |
| Region of origin | West Africa |
Gidado (anglicised from Giɗaaɗo) is a Fulfulde name, common among the Eastern Fulbe in Cameroon, Niger, and Nigeria. It means "beloved son" or "the loved one".[1]
Notable people with the name include:
Given name
- Gidado dan Laima (1817–1842), first known Waziri of the Sokoto Caliphate, now in Nigeria
- Gidado Idris (1935–2017), Nigerian civil servant
Middle name
- Aishatu Gidado Idris (born 1960), Nigerian author
Surname
- Nuhu Gidado (born 1958), Nigerian politician
- Saratu Gidado (1968–2024), Nigerian actress
References
- ^ "Discover Fulani". koliolum.com. Retrieved 2026-01-28.