Names Ending in U for Boys

Nandru

Nandru is a masculine name with roots in Romanian and Indian cultures. In Romanian, it's a variation of 'Nandru' or 'Neandru,' potentially derived from Alexander or other traditional names. In Indian…

Fernandu

Fernandu is a variant spelling of Fernando, a masculine name of Germanic and Spanish origin meaning "bold voyager" or "brave journey." The name derives from the elements "fardi" (journey) and "nanth"…

Flambeau

Flambeau is an extremely unusual masculine name derived from the French word meaning 'torch' or 'flaming brand.' As a given name, it's exceedingly rare, with almost no recorded usage in mainstream…

Gedaliahu

Hebrew

"God is great"

Also appearing as Gedalyahu, this is a Hebrew form of the rare Biblical name Gedaliah, notably appearing in the Old Testament as a governor of Judea under the Babylons.

Alexandru

Alexandru is the Romanian form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of men" or "protector of mankind." This masculine name has ancient roots and has been borne by…

Iku

Japanese

"nourishing"

Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.

Iancu

Iancu is a masculine name of Romanian origin, functioning as a Romanian form of John. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Iancu has been used in Romania for centuries.…

Jegu

Jegu is a masculine name with probable Breton origins, coming from the Brittany region of France. It likely developed as a regional variant or diminutive of names like Jean (French form of John) or…

Jagu

Jagu is a masculine name with varied cultural origins. In Indian contexts, particularly in southern regions, it may function as a diminutive of Jagannath, meaning 'lord of the universe' in Sanskrit.…

Joshu

Joshu is a masculine name that appears to be a shortened form of Joshua or possibly a variant spelling of the Japanese name Joshu (城主), which means "lord of the castle." The Hebrew name Joshua means…

Joshau

Joshau appears to be an uncommon spelling variation of the classic name Joshua, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'Yahweh is salvation.' This alternate spelling might have emerged from…

Juneau

Place-name

Juneau could go either way as a name. The newfound fame of the movie heroine Juno knocks this unrelated though identical-sounding Alaskan name out of consideration for boys, for the moment. Though…

Abeeku

Ghanan

"born on Wednesday"

Classic African day name, with rhythm and energy.

Laurentiu

Romanian form of Laurence, Latin

"from Laurentium; bay laurel"

Typically spelled as Laurențiu, this is the Romanian form of the classic Laurence, popular in its native Romania and in Moldova. A notable bearer is footballer manager Laurențiu Reghecampf.

Lou

Diminutive of Louis or Lewis, French and German

"renowned warrior"

Lou, all by itself, is become fashionable for girls, which usually makes a name LESS fashionable for boys. But Lou, like Bill or Jim, is rarely used on its own for boys anyway. (You wouldn't name a…

Manu

Finnish, Maori, Hawaiian, Sanskrit, Akan, Hebrew

"greatest; bird; wise; second born; God is with us"

An international name that, while short and simple, sounds strong and distinctive, stylish and sweet all at once. It may appeal to those who want a name that works in multiple languages, while also…

Manzu

Italian artist name

Could make a singularly creative choice inspired by modern Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzù.

Maazyahu

Maazyahu is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, likely connected to biblical naming traditions. The '-yahu' suffix is a theophoric element referring to YHWH (Yahweh), the Hebrew name for God,…

Abanu

African, Ibo

"I have joined the family"

Rhythmic, strong, and buoyant.