Names Ending in U for Girls

Uhuru

Wanjiku

Wanjiru

Wedu

Xanadu

Xinyu

Yiru

Also appearing as Yor, Yoru is used for a character in the popular anime and manga series, Spy × Family. It is an Anglicization of the Japanese pronunciation of Yol, itself a nickname for Yolanda, making this a floral choice. 
 
Yoru also happens to be a homophone of the kana word for "night".

Yoru

Youyou

A unisex choice that did rank among the Top names for boys in China back in the 2000s, Yu may be interpreted to mean "rain", "universe", "pleasant", or "jade", depending on what character is used. It is additionally found as an element in more recently popular Chinese names, such as Yutong and Yuxi. 


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Zabibu

Zeinabou

Ziyu

Alexiou appears to be a feminine adaptation of the Greek surname Alexiou, which itself derives from the personal name Alexis meaning 'defender' or 'helper'. The surname form traditionally indicates 'son of Alexis'. As a given name, Alexiou is quite rare, appealing to parents with Greek heritage or those seeking a distinctive name with classical roots. The name carries the strength and protective qualities associated with its Greek origin while offering a unique alternative to more common Alex-derived names. Its unusual ending creates a distinctive sound pattern while maintaining connection to the widely recognized Alexis family of names.

Alexiou

A bright and elegant unisex possibility, akin to Mirabelle and Bellamy, Mirabeau was the name of a French revolutionary: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. While it may traditionally be considered masculine, in an era of surnames-as-first-names, boy-names-on-girls, Mirabeau feels like a fresh and rare option for any gender. 
 
Ultimately derived from the Latin mirabilis, meaning "miraculous", the name has yet to appear in the US stats, though one notable bearer was Mirabeau Lamar Looney, the first female member of the Oklahoma Senate, elected in 1920. She was named after the second president of the (short-lived) sovereign Republic of Texas, Mirabeau B. Lamar, who was himself named for the aforementioned French Revolutionary.

Mirabeau

Ammanu is a feminine name with roots in ancient Mesopotamian and Semitic languages. It likely relates to the divine name 'Ammon' or could be connected to the Hebrew 'immanu' element meaning 'with us' (as in Emmanuel/Immanuel). The name carries a mystical quality and ancient resonance that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive with historical depth. Ammanu remains quite rare globally, making it an uncommon choice that stands out. Its melodic quality, with the soft 'm' sounds and flowing vowels, gives it a gentle yet substantial presence. The name might appeal to those drawn to names from ancient cultures or seeking a name with possible spiritual connotations without being overtly religious.

Ammanu

If you want to move beyond Maya, you might consider this distinctive last name of poet Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson, Angelou was given the nickname Maya by her brother and adopted Angelou from her first husband, whose last name was Angelos.

Angelou

Anyu is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hungarian folklore, it means 'mother' and carries warm, nurturing associations. In Chinese, depending on the characters used, it can mean 'peaceful jade' or convey other positive qualities. The name also appears in Inuit culture, where it can refer to a snow angel. Anyu's brevity and melodic quality make it appealing across cultural boundaries. The name has remained relatively uncommon in Western countries, giving it an exotic appeal while still being straightforward to pronounce. Its simplicity—just two syllables with a pleasing rhythm—contributes to its gentle charm. For parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and meaningful across different cultural traditions, Anyu offers a thoughtful choice with nurturing undertones.