Audu

Audu Meaning & Origin

About Audu
The surname Audu is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Hausa people. It is derived from the Hausa word "audu" which means "lion." The name is often given to individuals who possess qualities associated with strength, courage, and leadership. As a surname, Audu signifies a family's ancestral connection to these attributes and may also reflect their pride in their heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Audu is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Audu: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Audu based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Audu is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AO1 D UW2
🌐 IPA
/audu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Audu in Braille

Here's how to represent Audu in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Audu in braille

How to sign the name Audu using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Audu using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Audu in sign language

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