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Diam

Diam (pronounced DIAM) is a unisex name of Wolof origin, used in Senegal. It means “Peace.”

Origin: Wolof
Region: Senegal
Gender: Unisex
Variants: Jàmm

Paix & sérénité

meaning to be confirmed

More Wolof names

Ndèye — Mother — often placed before another given name
Sokhna — Lady, respected woman; a title of deference

More names that mean “Paix & sérénité”

Amahoro — Peace
Amani — Peace
Bondeko — Brotherhood
Faraja — Consolation, comfort
Kagiso — Peace
Khathutshelo — Forgiveness, mercy
Kimia — Peace, calm
Salama — Peace, safety
Selam — Peace
Simisola — Rest in wealth

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