Names Ending in U for Girls
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Aamu
Finnish
"morning"
This modern Finnish word name is a fashionable choice in its home country, having entered into wide usage only since the turn of the 21st century.
Zongsu
Chinese
"a simple aim"
Lin Zongsu was an early Chinese feminist, founding the first organisation campaigning for women’s voting rights in China (in 1911) and wrote prolifically in leader newspapers and journals advocating…
Pemau
Aboriginal Australian
According to actress Yael Stone, who used this name for her daughter, it comes from the Djanbun clan of the Bundjalung nation.
Hoku
Hawaiian
"night of the full moon"
A spirited name with major cross-cultural significance. In addition to its celestial meaning in Hawaiian, it means "rhyme" in Finnish and "congratulations" in Japanese.
Liu
Chinese
"willow tree"
Commonly associated with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen.
Ifemelu
The name of the protagonist in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 2013 novel Americanah .
Karou
Literary name
"hope"
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…
Obiajulu
African
"my heart is content"
It's hard to find a name meaning much sweeter than Obiajulu's.
Tau
Indigenous Australian or Tswana, Sotho
"dusk, twilight; lion"
Tau, which rhymes with cow, is the alphabetical nickname Grimes and Elon Musk chose for their third child, Techno Mechanicus. Tau is the nineteenth letter of the Greek alphabet and a common variable…
Enu
African, Akan
"fifth born child"
Even if you're not planning on having five kids, Enu makes a cute name for a son or daughter.
Kerttu
Finnish variation of Gertrude
"strength of a spear"
Variation of Gertrude.
Ahu
Ahu is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Turkish, it means 'gazelle' or 'deer,' symbolizing grace, beauty, and gentleness. In Hawaiian tradition, Ahu refers to a stone altar or…
Aissatou
Aissatou is a feminine name of West African origin, particularly common in countries like Senegal, Guinea, and other nations with significant Fulani and Mandinka populations. The name derives from…
Alemayehu
Amharic
"I have seen the world"
A unisex name with an amazing meaning, perfect for the child of travel lovers. It has been in regular use in Ethiopia, borne by a 19th century prince and jazz singer Alemayehu Eshete, dubbed "the…
Arezou
Persian
"desire"
An attractive Persian name that can also be spelled Arezu or Arezoo, this name has a cheerful sound and a meaning that may be interpreted as aspiration, ambitious, or admirable. Arzu is the Turkish,…
Arzu
Turkish, Azerbaijani and Uyghur form of Arezou, Persian
"desire"
Arzu was once a popular baby name in Turkey, ranking as high as Number 14 in 1980. Now, it's more of a Turkish mom name, although it remains a common choice for babies in Azerbaijan, where Arzu has…
Asayu
Japanese
"morning snow"
Astou
Astou is a feminine name primarily used in West African countries, particularly in Senegal among the Wolof people. It's a variant of the name Astou or Astoo, which is a traditional Wolof name. The…
Aysu
Aysu is a Turkish female name that combines the elements 'ay' meaning 'moon' and 'su' meaning 'water.' This beautiful name evokes imagery of moonlight reflecting on water, symbolizing clarity,…
Banu
Banu is a feminine name with Turkish origins, meaning 'lady' or 'princess'. In Turkish culture, it conveys nobility and refined grace, often used both as a given name and a respectful title following…