Modibo

Modibo or Moodibbo is a given name in some Fulɓe or Fulani regions. In some regions it's used as a form of respect, which means 'a learned scholar'. Others are named Moodibbo after one's parents or grand parents. Notable people with the given name include:

• Modibo Adama (1786 – 1847), Fulani scholar and Lamido Fombina
• Modibo Diakité (born 1987), French footballer
• Modibo Keïta (1915–1977), Malian politician
• Modibo Keita (born 1942), Malian politician
• Modibo Maïga (born 1987), Malian footballer
• Modibo Niakaté (born 1981), French basketball player
• Modibo Sagnan (born 1999), French footballer
• Modibo Sidibé (born 1952), Malian politician
• Modibo Tounty Guindo, Malian judge magistrate