Boy name
Cudi name meaning
“name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested”
Cudi is the name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested. It is the Turkish form of al-Jūdī, the place name found in the Quran. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. Its concrete association is Mount Cudi and the ark's resting place in the flood narrative.
What does Cudi mean?
Name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
In Turkish: Nuh'un gemisinin durduğu dağın adı
Cudi is associated primarily with the mountain in the story of Noah rather than with an ordinary dictionary meaning. Turkish also uses it in the geographical name Cudi Dağı. Its role as the place where the ark's journey ends gives the name imagery of refuge and deliverance.
Origin of the name Cudi
Cudi comes from al-Jūdī, the place where Noah's ark comes to rest in the Quran. The mountain name's earlier linguistic origin is uncertain.
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
|---|---|
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Cudi in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · الجودي · 11:44Cudi occurs in the Quran as al-Jūdī, the place where Noah's ark came to rest after the flood. |
| Starts with | C |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Cudi
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
-
Cudi Nezir
Meaning of each name
- Cudi: name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
- Nezir: warner, admonisher; a vow or offering
-
Saadettin Cudi
Meaning of each name
- Saadettin: felicity or good fortune of the faith
- Cudi: name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
-
Cudi Bilal
Meaning of each name
- Cudi: name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
- Bilal: moisture; something that refreshes with water
-
Hıdır Cudi
Meaning of each name
- Hıdır: green; associated with greenery
- Cudi: name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
-
Cudi Şemsettin
Meaning of each name
- Cudi: name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
- Şemsettin: sun of the faith
-
Müslüm Cudi
Meaning of each name
- Müslüm: one who submits; Muslim
- Cudi: name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested
How to pronounce Cudi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /d͡ʒudi/ |
Is Cudi a boy’s name?
Yes, Cudi is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Cudi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Cudi
Famous people named Cudi
- Cudi İmamoğulları · b. 2000
- Cudi Paşa · b. 1870
FAQ about the name Cudi
What is the meaning of Cudi?
Cudi means “name of the mountain where Noah's ark rested”. Cudi comes from al-Jūdī, the place where Noah's ark comes to rest in the Quran. The mountain name's earlier linguistic origin is uncertain.
Is Cudi a boy’s name?
Yes, Cudi is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Cudi in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Cudi occurs in the Quran as al-Jūdī, the place where Noah's ark came to rest after the flood. (e.g.: 11:44)
How many syllables does Cudi have?
Cudi has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Cudi?
Cudi does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Cudi?
Some ideas: Cudi Nezir; Saadettin Cudi; Cudi Bilal.
Famous people named Cudi?
Notable people named Cudi include Cudi İmamoğulları, Cudi Paşa.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm02446 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake