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Names Ending in U for Girls

  1. Cilou

    • Origin:

      Flemish, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      A popular name in Belgium, made famous by model Cilou Annys.
  2. Suzu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "little bell"

    • Description:

      Well-used in Japan, this name refers to the suzu, a tiny metal bell often placed in a silk charm bag and attached to a girl's undergarment so that a lovely tinkling sound is heard as she moves, and originally thought to frighten demons.
  3. Minttu

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "mint"

    • Description:

      The Finnish word for "mint" is a popular name in Finland, comparable to the Danish Mynte.
  4. Koharu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "late summer; early autumn"

    • Description:

      Perfect for September babies, this charming Japanese name is a popular choice in its native country.
  5. Loulou

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Louise or Louisa

    • Description:

      Loulou is more likely to be fashioned as Lulu today, but as a short form for any of the Louise names, Loulou is the more logical if more cumbersome spelling. Adorable, in either version.
  6. Lu

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names beginning with Lu

    • Description:

      Lu is an adorable mini-name that could be short for Luna, Lucinda, Luisa, or any other name beginning with the letters Lu. Or it can just stand on its own in first or middle place.
  7. Anyu

    • Description:

      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.

  8. Fatou

    • Origin:

      West African variation of Fatima, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "captivating, a woman who abstains"

    • Description:

      Fatou and its long form Fatoumata are variations of the popular Muslim name Fatima, who was one of four perfect women cited by the Quran.
  9. Lleucu

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "dear light"

    • Description:

      Lleucu is often considered the Welsh equivalent of Lucy, as it shares the same meaning of "light", and a similar sound. (Lwsi and Liwsi are the phonetic Welsh spellings of Lucy.) It's a statement choice even within Wales, and the spelling/pronunciation would make it extremely bold in other countries.
  10. Duru

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "clear, lucid"

    • Description:

      Also seen as a surname.
  11. Mirabeau

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "wonderful, miraculous"

    • Description:

      The grandiose name of a French revolutionary – in full: Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, comte de Mirabeau. Mirabeau likely derives from Latin mirabilis, making it a masculine cousin of Mirabelle.
  12. Bayou

    • Origin:

      Native American nature name

    • Description:

      A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender. While the word feels French and has its roots in 18th century French Louisiana, it derives from the Choctaw word bayuk, which means "small stream."
  13. Karou

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Meaning:

      "hope"

    • Description:

      Karou is the blue-haired, tattooed protagonist of Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy; her name means "hope" in the language of the chimaera who raised her. Reminiscent of sweet European diminutives like Lilou, Malou and Milou, but with a bit more bite.
  14. Eriu

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "Ireland, land of abundance"

    • Description:

      The Old Irish name for Ireland, now Éire, which is the source of Erin (via its genitive form Éireann "of Ireland"). In Irish mythology, Ériu is the mother goddess of Ireland, whose name may derive from a Proto-Celtic word meaning "full, abundant" – i.e. "land of abundance".
  15. Juju

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names beginning with Ju-

    • Description:

      An informal nickname for names such as Julia, Juliette, and June.
  16. Tetsu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as iron"

    • Description:

      Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.
  17. Ayu

    • Origin:

      Indonesian

    • Meaning:

      "very feminine, beautiful"

    • Description:

      A common Indonesian name that is sometimes (as with Mary here) joined with another, as in 'Ayu' and 'Tyas,' which becomes 'Ayuningtyas' and means beautiful heart.
  18. Marylou

    • Origin:

      English, combination of Mary and Lou

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"

    • Description:

      Truncated form of Marylouise.
  19. Anu

    • Origin:

      Finnish and Estonian diminutive of Anna, Sanskrit diminutive of Anuradha, Yoruba, Celtic

    • Meaning:

      "grace; causing success; mercy"

    • Description:

      A multicultural mini name with roots in three continents.
  20. Blu

    • Origin:

      Variation of Blue, color name

    • Description:

      Blu is a new (nu?) spin on an increasingly popular color name, also spelled Blue and Bleu by celebrity parents. Blu is the spelling used for one of the (male) Waldrop quintuplets, but the name is gender neutral.