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The origin of the name "Senegal", is said to come from the African Wolof Tribe name of a dugout canoe in the land of Teranga (hospitality).

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senegal gets its name from the senegal river that runs around the half of the countries borders.

but i do not know where the actual name comes from, maybe someone else can help.

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