N'Diaye

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N'Diaye is the Senegalese variant of the name Njie, originating from the Ndiaye clan of the Wolof. [1] N'Diaye may refer to:

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References

  1. "Ndiaye Name Meaning & Ndiaye Family History at Ancestry.com®". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2023-05-06.