Kudus is an uncommon name of African origin, particularly from Nigeria and other West African countries. The name Kudus is derived from the Hausa language, one of the major languages spoken in Nigeria, Niger, and Ghana. It means 'praise' or 'glory'. The name Kudus gained some international recognition through Nigerian footballer Ahmed Musa, whose first name is Kudus.
"The name Kudus has seen a consistent number of newborns each year since 2019, with the exception of a slight dip in 2020. The overall total stands at 35 births over these five years."