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The baby name Dule is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOO-leh (IPA: /ˈdu.le/).

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: DOO-leh (IPA: /ˈdu.le/)

What is the meaning of the name Dule ?

The baby name Dule is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DOO-leh (IPA: /ˈdu.le/).

Dule is in Origin.

Dule is a South Slavic diminutive of Dušan and other Duš- names, ultimately from Proto-Slavic duša "soul," giving the sense "soulful" or "dear soul." It is common in Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia, and is written Дуле in Cyrillic. Long used as an affectionate home name, it has also been registered as an independent given name since the late 20th century, popularized by athletes and entertainers known publicly as Dule.

The closest formal counterpart is Dušan; related hypocoristics include Duško and Duda, with feminine relatives Dušica and Duška. Across the region, variants of the root stay consistent: Serbian/Croatian/Slovene Dušan, Czech/Slovak Dušan, and Bulgarian Душан (Dušan). Spelling is stable as Dule in Latin script, with stress typically on the first syllable (DOO-leh). Compact and friendly, it travels easily while signaling Slavic heritage and the warm meaning of "soul."

Dule has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Dule

Dulé Hill Actor · Born 1975 · United States Dulé Hill is an American actor best known for his role as Charlie Young on the television series The West Wing. He also starred as Burton 'Gus' Guster on the show Psych. Born in 1975, Hill has made a significant impact in television with these memorable roles.

Dule – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SI 0 #78 3 1,612
RS 0 #84 1 923
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
RS Boys 0 #118 37 2,277
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
SI Boys 0 #204 8 3,402
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
AL Girls 0 #224 4 4,141
HR Boys 0 #231 28 3,997
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
AL Boys 0 #274 25 5,122
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
Austria Boys 0 #418 25 2,180
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PA Boys 0 #498 8 9,305
RU Boys 0 #525 2 12,621
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BH 0 #584 4 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #933 20 5,697
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,144 9 16,140
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,436 36 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,686 6 28,008

Dule is popular in 33 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Dule

Dule is predominantly a boy's name.
Dule is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DOO-leh (IPA: /ˈdu.le/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Đule, Дуле, Duško and Duki.
Across languages, Dule has these equivalents: Dušan (formal), Dusan (anglicized spelling).
Yes — 1 notable people named Dule are in our database, including Dulé Hill (Actor).