Douglas: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“dark water; dark stream”

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ڈگلس

Dubhghlas

Douglas (ڈگلس, Celtic Dubhghlas) is a Christian boy’s name that means “dark water; dark stream”. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names, Douglas.

Douglas at a glance

Meaning: dark water; dark stream
Gender: Boy
Origin: Celtic
Faith: Christian
Say it: dug-lus
Syllables: 2
Letters: 7
First letter: D · ڈ

Meaning of Douglas

In English: dark water; dark stream
اردو میں معنی: سیاہ پانی

Origin and history of Douglas

From Gaelic dubh, dark, and glas, stream, meaning 'dark water'. First a Scottish place and family name.

Base wordGaelic dubh, dark, and glas, stream

How to say and write Douglas

Say it: dug-lus2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Douglas
Urdu: ڈگلس
Original script: Dubhghlas
Other spellings: Doug
Themes: Nature

Sibling names for Douglas

Christian girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Douglas.

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Questions about the name Douglas

What does the name Douglas mean?

Douglas means “dark water; dark stream”. In Urdu: سیاہ پانی. Source: Yonge, History of Christian Names (1884).

Is Douglas a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Douglas is a boy’s name.

Is Douglas a Christian name?

Yes. Douglas is used by Christian families. It is of Celtic origin. From Gaelic dubh, dark, and glas, stream, meaning 'dark water'. First a Scottish place and family name.

How do you pronounce Douglas?

Say it “dug-lus”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Douglas in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Douglas is written ڈگلس. In its original script: Dubhghlas.

What are other spellings of Douglas?

Douglas is also spelled Doug.

Is the meaning of Douglas verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.