Diallo (pronounced ; ff, 𞤔𞤢𞤤𞥆𞤮, italics=no, Jallo, ) is a transcription of an African

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

Fula Fula may refer to: *Fula people (or Fulani, Fulɓe) *Fula language (or Pulaar, Fulfulde, Fulani) **The Fula variety known as the Pulaar language **The Fula variety known as the Pular language **The Fula variety known as Maasina Fulfulde *Al-Fula ...

origin (English transcriptions are

Jalloh Jalloh is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Abubakarr Jalloh, Sierra Leonean politician *Adama Jalloh (born 1993), British photographer * Alimamy Jalloh (born 1987), Sierra Leonean professional footballer * Amadu Jalloh, Sierr ...

and

Jallow Jallow is an English transcription of a surname of Fula origin and may refer to: * Antouman Jallow (born 1981), Gambian/Swedish professional footballer * Chernow Jallow QC, former Attorney General of the British Virgin Islands * Haddy Jallow (b ...

; the

Portuguese Portuguese may refer to: * anything of, from, or related to the country and nation of Portugal ** Portuguese cuisine, traditional foods ** Portuguese language, a Romance language *** Portuguese dialects, variants of the Portuguese language ** Portu ...

and Creole transcription is

Djaló Djaló is the Portuguese and Creole transcription of a surname of Fula origin (English transcriptions are Jalloh and Jallow; the French transcription is Diallo), and may refer to: * Adiato Djaló Nandigna (born 1958), Bissau-Guinean politician * ...

). It is one of several common surnames used among the Fula. The name may refer to:

People

Surname

Abdul Diallo Abdul Moktar Dialo (born December 23, 1985, in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso) is a footballer. Career His career began in Europe in 2005 at the age of 20 when he signed a professional contract with Panthrakikos F.C. He was a member of Panthrakik ...

(born 1996), Burkinabé footballer *

Alpha Yaya Diallo Alpha Yaya Diallo is a Guinean-born Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter. He incorporates Guinea's rich musical tradition into his original compositions. Diallo has won two Juno Awards, shared a third, and was nominated another three times. ...

, Guinean-Canadian guitarist, singer and songwriter *

Amad Diallo Amad Diallo (born 11 July 2002) is an Ivorian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Winger (association football), winger for club Sunderland A.F.C., Sunderland, on loan from club Manchester United F.C., Manchester Unite ...

(born 2002), Ivorian footballer *

Amadou Diallo In the early hours of February 4, 1999, an unarmed 23-year-old Guinean student named Amadou Diallo (born September 2, 1975) was fired upon with 41 rounds and shot a total of 19 times by four New York City Police Department plainclothes office ...

, victim of police shooting in New York City in 1999 *

Amadou Diallo (footballer) Amadou Tidiane Diallo (born 21 June 1994) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Norwegian club Jerv. Born in France, Diallo has represented Guinea internationally. Club career In January 2018, Diallo joined Championnat Na ...

(born 1994), Guinean footballer *

Aminata Diallo Aminata Fatou Diallo (born 3 April 1995) is a French former footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Paris Saint Germain, 2016–2022 Diallo signed a two-season contract with Paris Saint-Germain Féminines in June 2016. Utah Roya ...

(born 1995), French footballer * Anthony Diallo (born 1956), Tanzanian politician *

Assane Diallo Assane Diallo (born 10 February 1975) is a Senegalese runner who specializes in the 800 metres. Diallo finished eighth in 4 x 400 metres relay at the 1999 World Championships, together with teammates Ousmane Niang, Ibou Faye and Ibrahima Wade ...

(born 1975), Senegalese runner *

Ayuba Suleiman Diallo Ayuba Suleiman Diallo (17011773), also known as Job Ben Solomon, was a prominent Fulani Muslim prince from West Africa who was kidnapped to the Americas during the Atlantic slave trade, having previously sold slaves himself. Born in Bundu, Seneg ...

, (1701–1773), Muslim victim of the Atlantic slave trade * Boubacar Diallo (filmmaker), Burkinabé filmmaker and writer *

Boubacar Telli Diallo Boubacar Diallo Telli (1925 – February 1977) was a Guinean diplomat and politician. He helped found the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and was the second secretary-general of the OAU between 1964 and 1972. After serving as Minister of Just ...

(1926–1976), Guinean Minister of Justice, magistrate and lawyer * Boubacar Yacine Diallo (born 1955), Guinean journalist, writer and government minister *

Boubacar Diallo (footballer) Boubacar Diallo (born 25 December 1985) is a Guinean former professional Association football, footballer who played as a Defender (association football), defender. Between 2008 and 2011 he made four appearances for the Guinea national football ...

(born 1985), Guinean footballer *

Boubacar Diallo (athlete) Boubacar Diallo (born 22 November 1954) is a Senegalese sprinter. He competed in the men's 100 metres at the 1980 Summer Olympics The 1980 Summer Olympics (russian: Летние Олимпийские игры 1980, Letniye Olimpiyskiye i ...

(born 1960), Senegalese sprinter *

Boucader Diallo Boucader Diallo (born 14 September 1984) is a Malian football player. Career Diallo began his career with Stade Malien. In December 2008, he signed a 4-year transfer contract with Sudanese side Al-Merreikh. International career He was part ...

, Malian footballer *

Cellou Dalein Diallo Cellou Dalein Diallo (3 February 1952
, Xinhua, 14 December 2004 .) is a

Cheick Diallo Cheick Diallo (born September 13, 1996) is a Malian professional basketball player for the Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League. Diallo was a five-star recruit and the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the 2015 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He played ...

(born 1996), Malian basketball player * Delphine Diallo (born 1977), French-Senegalese photographer *

Drissa Diallo Drissa Diallo (born 4 January 1973 in Mauritania) is a Guinean former professional footballer who most recently played for Cheltenham Town. Although he holds French nationality, he represented Guinea on eight occasions at international level. ...

, Guinean-French footballer *

Gabriel Diallo Gabriel Diallo (born 24 September 2001) is a Canadian tennis player. Diallo has a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 211, achieved on 6 February 2023. He is playing in his senior year at the University of Kentucky. Career 2022: Maid ...

, Canadian tennis player *

Hama Arba Diallo Hama Arba Diallo (23 March 1939 – 30 September 2014) was a Burkinabé politician, diplomat and civil servant. He was minister of foreign affairs of Upper Volta (now Burkina Faso) from 1983 to 1984. Diallo, an opponent of President Blaise Com ...

, Burkinabé politician *

Hamed Modibo Diallo Hamed Modibo Diallo (born December 18, 1976) is an Ivorian former professional footballer who played as a forward. Career Professional Born in Zahia, Ivory Coast, Diallo began his career in France, initially in the youth academy of Le Havre, ...

(born 1976), Ivorian footballer *

Hamidou Diallo Hamidou Diallo (born July 31, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was a consensus 5-star prospect, a ...

(born 1998), American basketball player * Ibrahima Diallo (1915–1958), Senegalese politician * Ibrahima Diallo (born 1959), Senegalese judoka * Ibrahima Diallo (born 1985), Guinean footballer * Ibrahima Diallo (born 1993), English Paralympic footballer * Ibrahima Diallo (born 1999), French footballer * Ibrahim Diallo (born 1996), Malian footballer *

Khadidiatou Diallo Khadidiatou Diallo (born in Senegal Senegal,; Wolof: ''Senegaal''; Pulaar: 𞤅𞤫𞤲𞤫𞤺𞤢𞥄𞤤𞤭 (Senegaali); Arabic: السنغال ''As-Sinighal'') officially the Republic of Senegal,; Wolof: ''Réewum Senegaal''; Pulaar ...

, Senegalese activist *

Lassana Diallo Ibrahima Lassana Diallo (born 24 June 1984) is a Malian former professional footballer who played as a striker. Club career Born in Bamako, Diallo began his career with Djoliba Athletic Club before moving to LB Châteauroux in 2003. In 2006 he ...

(born 1984), Malian footballer *

Mamadou Alimou Diallo Mamadou Alimou Diallo (born 2 December 1984 in Conakry) is a Guinean former professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are associ ...

(born 1984), Guinean footballer * Mamadou Diallo (born 1971), Senegalese football striker * Mamadou Diallo (athlete) (born 1954), Senegalese triple jumper * Mamadou Diallo (Malian footballer) (born 1982), Malian retired footballer * Mamadou Sylla Diallo (born 1994), Senegalese footballer * Marcel Diallo (born 1972), American musician, poet, artist and activist *

Mariam Aladji Boni Diallo Mariam Aladji Boni Diallo (born 1952) is a Beninese politician. She was Benin's Minister of Foreign Affairs from 10 April 2006 to 17 June 2007. She was born in Nikki in 1952 and received an international education.Houngnikpo & Decalo 2013, p.44 P ...

Beninese politician *

Mohamed Ali Diallo Mohamed Ali Diallo (born May 5, 1978) is a Burkinabé football player who has represented his national team. He was part of the Burkinabé 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition, thu ...

(born 1978), Burkinabé footballer *

Mohammed Diallo Mohammed Diallo (born 22 May 1983) is an Ivorian former professional association football, footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. Career Born in Marcory, Ivory Coast, Diallo started his European career at K.S.K. Beveren, Beveren, wh ...

(born 1983), Ivorian footballer *

Nafissatou Niang Diallo Nafissatou Niang Diallo (11 March 1941 – 1982) was a Senegalese writer who wrote in French. After studying in Toulouse, France, she began writing. She was active in social services both as a midwife and as director of a maternal and child hea ...

(1941–1982), Senegalese writer * Nkechi Amare Diallo (born Rachel Anne Dolezal), American civil rights activist *

Omar Diallo Omar Diallo (born September 28, 1972 in Dakar) is a Senegalese former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He played for a few clubs, including Olympique Khouribga in Morocco and Sakaryaspor in Turkey. He played for the Senegal na ...

(born 1972), Senegalese footballer *

Rabiatou Sérah Diallo Rabiatou Serah Diallo (born 31 December 1949, Mamou, Guinea) is a Guinean trade unionist. She is the secretary-general of the National Confederation of Guinean Workers (''Confédération Nationale des Travailleurs de Guinée'', CNTG). Diallo took a ...

(born 1949) Guinean trade unionist *

Rokhaya Diallo Rokhaya Diallo (born 10 April 1978), is a French journalist, author, film-maker, and activist for racial, gender and religious equality. According to ''The New York Times'', she is “one of France's most prominent anti-racism activists.” She ...

(born 1978), French journalist, author, filmmaker, and activist *

Saifoulaye Diallo Saifoulaye Diallo (1 July 1923 – 25 September 1981) was a Guinean politician, lawmaker and cabinet member. Career Diallo served in the National Assembly of France from 1956 to 1958. He was the political secretary of the ruling Democratic Pa ...

(1923–1981), Guinean politician *

Salif Diallo Salif Diallo (9 May 1957 – 19 August 2017) was a Burkinabé politician who was President of the National Assembly of Burkina Faso from 2015 to 2017. He was a key associate of President Blaise Compaoré from the 1980s to the 2000s, serving in v ...

(1957–2017), Burkinabé politician *

Sidibé Aminata Diallo Sidibé Aminata Diallo (born 1950) is a Malian academic and politician. Academia Diallo gained her doctorate in development and urban studies from the University of Toulouse in 1984. She is a member of the faculty of Economic Sciences and Manageme ...

(born 1950, Malian academic and politician *

Yaya Diallo Yaya Diallo is a musician and author from the Republic of Mali. Background Yaya Diallo was born in 1946 in the village of Fienso (French Sudan) now Mali, to a nomadic Fula father and a Minianka mother. Yaya was raised in a culture that works ...

(born 1946), Malian musician and author *

Youssouf Diallo (Guinean footballer) Youssouf Diallo (born 4 April 1984 in Conakry) is a Guinean football midfielder. Diallo played two seasons in the Segunda División with Racing de Ferrol, making his league debut on 28 August 2004. Clubs * 2003-04 : RKC Waalwijk * 2004-07 ...

(born 1984), Guinean footballer

First name

Diallo Guidileye Diallo Guidileye (born 30 December 1989) is a Mauritanian footballer, who currently plays as a defensive midfielder for Fath Union Sport, a club based in Rabat. Club career Guidileye began his career playing for AS Poissy, in the western suburb ...

(born 1989), Mauritanian-French footballer *

Diallo Telli Boubacar Diallo Telli (1925 – February 1977) was a Guinean diplomat and politician. He helped found the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and was the second secretary-general of the OAU between 1964 and 1972. After serving as Minister of Jus ...

(1925–1977), Guinean diplomat and politician

Reference

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