Names Ending in U for Boys
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Orsu
Corsican
"bear"
Corsican form of Ursus
Enu
African, Akan
"fifth born child"
Traditionally the name for the fifth-born child, however, we like it no matter where the child is in the birth order.
Abdou
Abdou is a masculine name with North African and Middle Eastern origins, particularly common in countries like Senegal, Egypt, and Morocco. It functions as a diminutive form of Abdullah or other…
Abihu
Hebrew
"he is my father"
The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Avihu is a variant form.
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…
Amaru
Quechua
"snake"
Famously Tupac Shakur's middle name.
Anaru
Maori
"man, masculine"
Energetic Maori form of Andrew.
Atagulkalu
Cherokee
"leaning wood"
Famously borne by Atagulkalu or Attakullakulla, a Cherokee leader known to the English as Little Carpenter. The English translation reflected both his given name and slight physique. In the 18th…
Avihu
Hebrew
"he is my father"
The name of a son of Aaron in the Old Testament. Abihu is a variant form.
Batu
Mongolian
"firm"
A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.
Blau
German and Catalan
"blue"
Caillou
French
"pebble"
A sweet French pet name from the name of a popular cartoon character.
Chijindu
Igbo
"God holds life"
Cousteau
French surname
"coast dweller"
Charismatic surname name borne by French explorer, conservationist, scientist, inventor and author Jacques-Yves Cousteau, who devoted his life to the study of the sea and all forms of life in water.
Dustu
Cherokee
"spring frog"
Cherokee option for a spring-born child.
Emeru
Ethiopian, Amharic
Emeru is an intriguing boy name used in Ethiopia, also sometimes spelled Emmeru. If you love the "Em" sound but Emmett, Emerson, and Emery aren't quite exciting enough, this is a great alternative.
Hachalu
Hachalu is an Ethiopian name of Oromo origin. It gained international recognition through Hachalu Hundessa, a popular Oromo singer and activist who used his music to advocate for the rights of the…
Hachirou
Japanese
"eighth son"
Traditionally given to the eighth son in Japan. It can also be spelled Hachiro.
Haku
Japanese
"white; chief; soul"
Notably used for characters in Spirited Away and Naruto .
Haru
Japanese
"born in the spring; clear weather"
A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.