Meaning & Origin
accusative singular of adu
Adut is a girl's baby name of South Sudanese origin, from the Dinka language. In Dinka culture, Adut is a name connected to cattle and traditional pastoral life — reflecting the deep cultural significance of cattle in Dinka society, where they represent wealth, beauty, and life itself.
In the U.S., Adut appears primarily in South Sudanese diaspora communities. It is also the name of Adut Akech, the South Sudanese-Australian supermodel, giving the name a striking contemporary association alongside its deep cultural roots.