Names Ending in U for Girls
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Oumou
Oumou is a feminine name with West African origins, particularly common in countries like Mali, Senegal, and Guinea. It is a variant of Umm or Ummu, which derives from Arabic meaning 'mother of.' In…
Paribanou
Persian
"fairy lady"
In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.
Paribanu
Persian
"fairy lady"
In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.
Pau
Catalan
"peace"
Although more common as a boy name — it is also a Catalan form of Paul — Pau has some use as a girl name, thanks to its peaceful meaning.
Sarayu
Sarayu is a feminine name with deep roots in Indian culture, derived from Sanskrit origins. The name refers to the Sarayu River mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Ramayana, where it…
Shinobu
Japanese
"endurance, patience; belief"
A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.
Shizuku
Japanese
"waterdrop"
Taru
Finnish, variation of Tarja
"epic, legend; kingly, possesses well"
Taru is both the Finnish word for "epic" or "legend" making it a translation of the Swedish name Saga, and a pet form of Tarja, the Finnish form of Daria, itself derived from the Greek Darius. It was…
Thoreau
French
"strength of a bull"
A dashing French surname name most famously borne by Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, writer and philosopher who influenced such notable figures as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin…
Thu
Vietnamese
"autumn"
A seasonal name sometimes given to girls in the USA.
Tiiu
Estonian variation of Tiia, Finnish
"gift of God"
Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.
Toru
Japanese
"pierce; sea"
Typically a male name in Japan, however, Toru was used for the female character Toru Hagakure in the anime series My Hero Academia .
Tsuyu
Japanese
"rainy season"
Tsuyu is the Japanese word for the plum rain, or the East Asian rainy season. It was adopted as a name for a character in the anime series My Hero Academia .
Tutku
Turkish
"passion"
Ardent Turkish name used for both sexes.
Whetu
Maori
"star"
Whetū means "star" in Maori.
Yasu
Japanese
"peaceful, quiet"
Calming Japanese choice.
Yuyu
Japanese
"gentle friend; dream friend"
Cute and nicknamey girl name with a great meaning to boot.
Yuzu
Zabou
French
"nickname for Isabelle"
Actress and director Zabou Breitman is a notable bearer of this quirky French pet name.
Alexiou
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…