indicate the level to which a name has been verified.
Type Surname (from location)
Scripts سُودان(Arabic)
Other Forms FormsSudán (Spanish), Sudano, Sudani (Italian), Soudan, Soudani (Arabic)
Meaning & History
Ethnic name or regional name for someone from Sudan or who had traded with Sudan. The name of the country is ultimately derived from Arabic سُود (sud) meaning "black", referring to the darker skin of the inhabitants.