Dudi as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Dudi

What is the meaning of the name Dudi ?

The baby name Dudi is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ˈduːdi/', 'respelling': 'DOO-dee'}.

Dudi is Hebrew in Origin.

Dudi is a Hebrew given name and affectionate diminutive, pronounced DOO-dee. In Hebrew script דודי, it literally means “my beloved,” from the biblical root dod (“beloved; lover,” also “uncle”) plus the possessive -i. The phrase ani le-dodi ve-dodi li (“I am my beloved’s and my beloved is mine”) in Song of Songs (6:3) popularized the form and imbued it with romantic and devotional overtones.

In modern Israeli usage Dudi functions both as an independent name and as a familiar nickname for David (David/Dovid), with steady 20th–21st‑century use. Variant spellings and cognates include Dodi, Dudy, and Dudu; related formal names are David and, less directly, Dod. While predominantly masculine, it can appear unisex in contemporary contexts. The name’s warmth and brevity make it common in sports and arts circles (e.g., tennis player Dudi Sela), and it remains a culturally resonant choice for families seeking a tender Hebrew meaning.