Gender: Male
Origin: Ghanaian
Meaning: Strong and courageous warrior
Pronunciation: ah-doo, /ˈɑdu/, AE D UW
Popularity Rank: #13,678
Adu is a Ghanaian name that means 'warrior' or 'fighter'. It is often given to boys with the hope that they will grow up to be strong and courageous individuals.
The name Adu is of Ghanaian origin and means Strong and courageous warrior. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Adu is commonly found in Ghana, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and 70 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ah-doo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɑdu/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE D UW
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Adu is recorded 3,395 times globally, ranking it as the 13,678th most common name worldwide.
Adu is most prevalent in Ghana, with 1,264 occurrences, making it the 126th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Adu is found among 1 in every 142 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | #126 | 1 : 142 |
| Nigeria | #1,845 | 1 : 2,027 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,413 | 1 : 11,387 |
| Italy | #6,998 | 1 : 6,757 |
| United States of America | #19,098 | 1 : 21,284 |
| United Arab Emirates | #7,762 | 1 : 11,847 |
| Malaysia | #12,097 | 1 : 24,882 |
| Libya | #4,880 | 1 : 8,752 |
| Kuwait | #6,516 | 1 : 11,323 |
| Sudan | #12,116 | 1 : 25,357 |
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