Boy name
Douglas name meaning
“a dark stream”
Douglas is a masculine name meaning a dark stream. It derives from a Scottish place name and surname, with Gaelic dubh meaning dark and glas referring to a stream in this name. Its meaning therefore reflects the two elements of the original place name.
What does Douglas mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Douglas
Douglas derives from a Scottish place name and surname. Gaelic dubh means dark, while glas in this name refers to a stream.
Name combinations with Douglas
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Douglas, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Douglas: a dark stream
- Rijadi: greatness, celebration
- Windu: a span of eight years
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Meaning of each word
- Douglas: a dark stream
- Senjaya: victory, success
- Budiawan: possessing virtue or good character
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Douglas Guntoro
Meaning of each word
- Douglas: a dark stream
- Guntoro: thunder
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Meaning of each word
- Aditia: sun; son of Aditi
- Douglas: a dark stream
- Gangga: the River Ganges in India
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Douglas Khrisna
Meaning of each word
- Douglas: a dark stream
- Khrisna: black or dark in color
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Meaning of each word
- Douglas: a dark stream
- Atep: steadfast, firm
- Rangga: a historical official's title
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How to pronounce Douglas
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦺꦴꦲꦸꦒ꧀ꦭꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮧᮅᮌ᮪ᮜᮞ᮪ |
Is Douglas a boy’s name?
Yes, Douglas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Douglas ranks #3,972 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Douglas
- Douglas Pamino Nainggolan · b. 1973
- Douglas Sianipar
FAQ about the name Douglas
What is the meaning of Douglas?
Douglas means a dark stream. Douglas derives from a Scottish place name and surname. Gaelic dubh means dark, while glas in this name refers to a stream.
Is Douglas a boy’s name?
Yes, Douglas is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Douglas?
Douglas is of European origin.
How many syllables does Douglas have?
Douglas has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Douglas?
Douglas ranks #3,972 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Douglas?
Some ideas: Douglas Rijadi Windu; Douglas Senjaya Budiawan; Douglas Guntoro.
Famous people named Douglas?
Notable people named Douglas include Douglas Pamino Nainggolan, Douglas Sianipar.
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