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Seidu (Popular In Ghana) is an African and southwestern Asian name that is heard around Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Oman, Qatar and more.

As it originated from Arabic decent (Sa'id), which means "happy," and is used in Muslim homes in these regions, pronunciations may differ:

Seidu (Zuh-Eh*silent*-Duh-Oo)

Seidu (Suh-Eigh-Doo)

Seidu (Se-Ay-Du)

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