Dudu: meaning of the Hebrew name

דּוּדוּ

Pronounced DOO-doo

Meaning of Dudu

An Israeli affectionate form of David, meaning beloved and friend, that became a name in its own right.

Dudu in Hebrew

Dudu is written דודו in Hebrew (with vowel points: דּוּדוּ). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • דDalet
  • וVav
  • דDalet
  • וVav

Gematria value: 20 (Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + Dalet 4 + Vav 6)

About the name

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningbeloved
  • PronunciationDOO-doo
  • Hebrewדודו
  • Syllables2

Popularity in Israel

Dudu was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Dudu

What does the name Dudu mean?

An Israeli affectionate form of David, meaning beloved and friend, that became a name in its own right.

How do you pronounce Dudu?

Dudu is pronounced DOO-doo in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Dudu in Hebrew?

Dudu is written דודו in Hebrew (with vowel points: דּוּדוּ).

What is the gematria of Dudu?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling דודו adds up to 20 (Dalet 4 + Vav 6 + Dalet 4 + Vav 6).

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This name in Hebrew: דודו