Badu
Badu is an Akan name meaning the tenth born child.
Ghana, Africa
Unisex · B
Badu
“Badu is an Akan name meaning the tenth born child.”
Name Details & Attributes
About this name
In the Akan naming tradition of Ghana, children are often named based on their birth order. Badu is a traditional name for the tenth child.
Badu is an Akan name meaning the tenth born child. Badu has Ghana and Africa origins. Badu has a popularity score of 38 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s. It is pronounced Bah-doo. It is associated with themes of Heritage and Legacy. Its listed personality traits are Resilient and Unique. It has 2 syllables and 4 letters. Related names in the catalogue include Manu and Anane.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Badu mean?
The name Badu means "Badu is an Akan name meaning the tenth born child."
What origin is the name Badu?
Badu has Ghana and Africa origins.
Is Badu a boy or girl name?
Badu is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Badu?
Badu is pronounced Bah-doo.
Is Badu popular?
Badu has a popularity score of 38 out of 100 in the Anbu Baby catalogue. It is most associated with the 2020s.
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