How to Pronounce Kalidou Koulibaly
kah-lee-DOO koo-lee-BAH-lee
/kaliˈduː kuliˈbali/
Hard
Step-by-Step Phonetic Breakdown
kahleeDOOkooleeBAHlee
Kalidou = kah-lee-DOO. Koulibaly = koo-lee-BAH-lee. Both names have even, flowing syllables — stress the 'DOO' and 'BAH'.
Common Pronunciation Mistakes
KAL-ih-doo KOO-lih-bah-leekah-LID-oo koo-LIB-ah-lee
Name Origin & Meaning
Kalidou Koulibaly is named after the Islamic tradition of strong, meaningful names — Kalidou means 'the eternal' in Pulaar (Fula language). He was considered one of the best defenders in Serie A history during his time at Napoli.
Got the pronunciation down? Check squad status and match predictions for Senegal. View team analysis →