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Type Surname (from given name)
Usage English

Meaning & History

From the Old English personal name Bada, probably derived from Old English beadu "battle, war" or a name containing the element.
Added 1/30/2008 by anonymous
Edited 2/4/2025 by jocatchi, Mike C, Frollein Gladys and more

Type Surname (from given name)
Usage German

Meaning & History

From a short form of a Germanic personal name containing the element badu "strife, battle".
Added 2/4/2025 by jocatchi

Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage German

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a messenger, derived from an element related to Old Germanic budą "message, offer".
Added 2/4/2025 by jocatchi