Adau
ah-DAH-oo
Adau is a girl’s name of African origin, meaning “Adau is a name of African origin from the Luo tribe of Kenya and Tanzania, meaning 'First daughter'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2016.
What Adau Means
“Adau is a name of African origin from the Luo tribe of Kenya and Tanzania, meaning 'First daughter'.”
The Story of Adau
A name that rings with the authority of first beginnings and the strength of matriarchal pride.
Adau is a name from the Luo tribe of Kenya and Tanzania, meaning 'First daughter.' It first appeared in records around 2016, carrying a potent ancestral connection.
To call your daughter Adau is to acknowledge her as the beginning of something profoundly important. You see her as a natural leader, resilient and independent, the strong foundation of your family's future.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#6 in 2016
Total Births
11
First Recorded
2016
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