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Dubai

♂ Boy

Pronounced doo-BY /duˈbaɪ/Low

Meaning: Dubai is the name of the city and emirate in the UAE, used here as a modern place-name. Its own etymology is debated (proposed links to words for a locust swarm or a small stream); as a first name it is a place-name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A striking two-beat name: Dubai borrows the famous city as a place-name (said 'doo-BY'). A place-name, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningDubai is the name of the city and emirate in the UAE, used here as a modern place-name. Its own etymology is debated (proposed links to words for a locust swarm or a small stream); as a first name it is a place-name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12775 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Dubai is the name of the city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates, used here as a modern place-name. The city's own etymology is uncertain (links to words for a locust swarm or a stream have been proposed). As a given name it is a place-name, which we note (said 'doo-BY').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, place-name, and striking.

Did you know? Dubai borrows the glittering UAE city as a given name — its own origin is debated (a locust swarm or a small stream have both been proposed). As a first name it's a bold place-name, which we note (said 'doo-BY').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Dubai — place-name (UAE city Dubai); own etymology debated

Variations

DubayDubaihDubai

Nicknames

DeeBai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dubai mean?

Dubai is the name of the UAE city, used as a given place-name. The city's own etymology is debated; as a first name it's a place-name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Dubai?

It's said doo-BY /duˈbaɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Dubai a boy or girl name?

Dubai is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Dubai?

Dubai is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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