Udo
u-do
Origin:German
Other Origin(s):Nigerian
Meaning:"Wealth, fortune, inheritance; Peace"
"Though it's just three letters long, the masculine name Udo has an impressive vault of meanings to admire. A variant of Otto, Udo derives from the German element ot, meaning ""wealth,"" ""fortune,"" or ""inheritance."" From their large circle of loved ones to their many talents, your Udo will find themselves surrounded by an abundance of riches. In Igbo, a language spoken by the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, Udo is a gender-neutral title that holds the definition of ""peace."" As little Udo grows, they'll learn to see the infinite value and joy of spending time with those they care for most. "
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Behind the Name, Udo (1), December 2022
Behind the Name, Otto, December 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Udo
Name Doctor, Udo
Behind the Name, Udo (2), April 2024
A Panoramic Study of Names in Igbo Society by Patricia Ngozi Ijioma, pg. 26
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