Kudus

♂ Boy

Pronounced KOO-doos /ˈkuː.dus/Medium

Meaning: Kudus relates to the Arabic quds ('holiness; the sacred'; al-Quds is a name for Jerusalem). It is widely known through the Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Kudus. We note the connection honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A name linked to 'holiness': Kudus ties to the Arabic quds (said 'KOO-doos'). Known via footballer Mohammed Kudus.

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningKudus relates to the Arabic quds ('holiness; the sacred'; al-Quds is a name for Jerusalem). It is widely known through the Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Kudus. We note the connection honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#10314 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 35

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

Kudus relates to the Arabic quds ('holiness; the sacred'), the root behind al-Quds (Jerusalem). It is known through footballer Mohammed Kudus - rare in the U.S. (said 'KOO-doos').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, meaningful, and modern.

Did you know? Kudus relates to the Arabic quds ('holiness; the sacred'; al-Quds is Jerusalem) and is widely known through footballer Mohammed Kudus, which we note (said 'KOO-doos').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Kudus — Arabic quds ('holiness'); footballer Mohammed Kudus

Variations

QudsKudosQudus

Nicknames

KuDus

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kudus mean?

Kudus relates to the Arabic quds ('holiness; the sacred'); it is widely known through footballer Mohammed Kudus.

How do you pronounce Kudus?

It's said KOO-doos /ˈkuː.dus/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kudus a boy or girl name?

Kudus is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kudus?

Kudus is a rare name in the U.S.