Sainabou is of West African origin, specifically from the Wolof ethnic group in Senegal and The Gambia. It is a unisex name derived from two elements: 'Saine,' meaning 'health' or 'well-being,' and '-bou,' a suffix that denotes 'female.' Thus, Sainabou translates to 'healthy female' or 'female well-being.' The name carries cultural significance in West African communities, often associated with prosperity and good health.
The name Sainabou has seen a resurgence recently with 6 births in 2018 and another 5 in 2023, following a gap after 5 births each in 2008 and 2010. Overall, there have been 21 babies named Sainabou since 2008.