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Adaugo

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Pronounced ah-DOW-goh /ɑːˈdaʊ.ɡoʊ/Medium

Meaning: An Igbo name from southeastern Nigeria, from ada, 'daughter; first daughter,' and ugo, 'eagle' — read as 'daughter of an eagle.' The eagle in Igbo tradition stands for beauty, dignity and high standing, so the name is one of honor.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of honor: Adaugo is Igbo for 'daughter of an eagle' — dignity and high standing (said 'ah-DOW-goh').

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Origin MediumIgbo

MeaningAn Igbo name from southeastern Nigeria, from ada, 'daughter; first daughter,' and ugo, 'eagle' — read as 'daughter of an eagle.' The eagle in Igbo tradition stands for beauty, dignity and high standing, so the name is one of honor.

U.S. rank (2024)#13448 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Adaugo comes from Igbo ada, 'daughter,' and ugo, 'eagle': 'daughter of an eagle.' The eagle stands in Igbo culture for beauty, dignity and high standing, and appears across Igbo names and proverbs. Adaugo is a name of honor given to a daughter, which we note respectfully (said 'ah-DOW-goh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, heritage-rooted, and dignified.

Did you know? In Igbo tradition the eagle, ugo, is a symbol of dignity and honor, and its feathers mark distinction — so Adaugo, 'daughter of an eagle,' is a name of real esteem, which we note respectfully (said 'ah-DOW-goh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Adaugo — Igbo ada 'daughter' + ugo 'eagle'

Variations

AdaugoAdaugochiAdaeze

Nicknames

AdaUgo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Adaugo mean?

Adaugo is Igbo for 'daughter of an eagle,' from ada ('daughter') and ugo ('eagle') — a name of dignity and honor.

How do you pronounce Adaugo?

It's said ah-DOW-goh /ɑːˈdaʊ.ɡoʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Adaugo a boy or girl name?

Adaugo is a girl's name; the element ada means 'daughter.'

How popular is Adaugo?

Adaugo is very rare in the U.S., and familiar in Igbo communities in Nigeria and the diaspora.