عبد

Audu

boyHausa short form of Arabic ʿAbd-names

Audu is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant (of God)”.

MeaningServant (of God)
GenderBoy
OriginHausa short form of Arabic ʿAbd-names
Arabic spellingعبد
PronunciationOW-doo
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Audu

Audu is a Hausa short form of names beginning with ʿAbd, 'servant', most often Abdullahi or Abdu. Over time it became a full given name and a very common surname across Nigeria, used even outside the Hausa area. It keeps the core meaning of 'servant of God'.

Is Audu a Muslim name?

Yes. Audu is a Hausa form of Abdu or Abdullahi, Arabic Muslim names meaning servant of God.

Where is the name Audu used?

Widespread in northern and central Nigeria as both first name and surname.

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Spellings and variants of Audu

AbduAbdullahiAudi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Audu mean?

Audu means 'Servant (of God)'. It comes from Hausa short form of Arabic ʿAbd-names.

Is Audu a Muslim name?

Yes. Audu is a Hausa form of Abdu or Abdullahi, Arabic Muslim names meaning servant of God.

How do you write Audu in Arabic?

Audu is written عبد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Audu?

Audu is pronounced OW-doo.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.