Oud
Arabic/Turkish
Meaning
Pear-shaped fretless lute — ancestor of the European lute
About the name
The ancient fretless lute, ancestor of the European lute — its warm, dark tone has defined Middle Eastern and Turkish classical music for over a thousand years.
Themes
Questions
What does Oud mean?
Oud means Pear-shaped fretless lute — ancestor of the European lute. It's a name of Arabic/Turkish origin.
Where does the name Oud come from?
Oud comes from Arabic/Turkish. It's associated with these themes: Turkish.
Is Oud a good name for a cat?
Oud is a thoughtful pick. At 1 syllable, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Turkish. It means "Pear-shaped fretless lute — ancestor of the European lute." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.
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