Names Ending in U for Boys
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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…
Harimau
Harimau is a masculine name derived from the Malay and Indonesian word for 'tiger.' In these cultures, the tiger symbolizes power, strength, and courage—attributes traditionally associated with…
Abeeku
Ghanan
"born on Wednesday"
Classic African day name, with rhythm and energy.
Ulu
Ulu is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Inuit language, it means 'knife' or refers to their traditional semicircular knife. In Hawaiian, Ulu means 'to grow' or 'breadfruit tree,'…
Uriyahu
Uriyahu is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing an expanded form of the biblical name Uriah. The suffix '-yahu' explicitly incorporates a reference to YHWH, the Hebrew name for God, making…
Viliamu
Viliamu is a Samoan variant of the name William, which has Germanic origins meaning "resolute protector" or "strong-willed warrior." In Polynesian cultures, particularly in Samoa, Viliamu represents…
Vishnu
Hindi
"protector"
Name of one of the three main Hindu gods.
Venceslau
Venceslau is a masculine name of Slavic origin, representing the Portuguese and Spanish form of Wenceslaus (or Václav in Czech). The name derives from the Slavic elements 'venets' (crown, wreath) and…
Yu
Chinese
"universe"
Yu the Great founded China's first dynasty and the name went on to become one of the most popular boy names in its native country during the 2000s. In more recent years, it has been used as an…
Jalu
Jalu is a distinctive masculine name with origins in various cultures. In Finnish, it means 'noble' or 'footprint,' while in Indonesian cultures, particularly Javanese, it can signify 'firmness' or…
Abanu
African, Ibo
"I have joined the family"
Rhythmic, strong, and buoyant.
Pau
Catalan variant of Paul
"small; peace"
A very common name in Catalonia, in the northeast of Spain, in no small part because it translates as "peace" in the Catalan tongue. Alec and HIlaria Baldwin used it as one of the middle names for…
Petru
Romanian form of Peter
"rock, stone"
The Romanian form of Peter, also used in Moldova and Corsica. It appears in the Romanian fairy tale, The Fairy of the Dawn , about a boy named Petru who goes to find a fairy's castle in order to cure…
Moineau
Moineau is an unusual masculine name derived from the French word for 'sparrow.' As a given name, it's exceptionally rare, functioning more commonly as a French term of endearment similar to 'little…
Moreau
French surname
"Moorish"
Rousseau
French surname
"little redhead"
Rousseau gives French flair to other red-haired names like Russell and Rory. It is associated with the influential eighteenth century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, as well as the painter Henri…
Jehu
Hebrew
"God is he"
A rare Old Testament name that, although short, is resoundingly biblical. It belonged to name the tenth king of Israel, who seized power violently and reigned from about 841 to 814 BCE. Jehu Mountain…
Ryu
Japanese
"dragon"
This attractive mini-name combines multiple trends: the R initial, vowel-ending boy names, and a fantastical meaning.
Goku
Japanese
"aware of emptiness"
Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the…
Aaru
Egyptian
"peaceful"
Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?