Sude is of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse word 'súð', meaning 'south'. It's a unisex name, but it's more commonly used as a female given name. The name Sude is composed of two elements: 'sud-', which means 'south' or 'towards the south', and '-e', which serves as a diminutive suffix. Therefore, Sude could be interpreted as meaning 'little southern one'. Alternatively, it could also mean 'southerner'. The name Sude is associated with simplicity and directness, reflecting its roots in Old Norse language and culture.
Between 2003 and 2009, the name Sude was given to a total of 45 babies. The number of newborns with this name remained consistent at five each year from 2003 to 2005, before rising slightly to seven in 2006. In 2007, there were again five births with the name Sude. However, this figure increased significantly to ten in 2008, followed by eight births in 2009.