Names Ending in U for Boys
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Haruu
Variation of Haru, Japanese
"born in the spring; clear weather"
Alternate Romanization of Haru, a classic Japanese boy name.
Hotaru
Japanese
"firefly"
Hunu
Maori
"sunbeam"
A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.
Ireneu
Catalan form of Irenaeus, Greek
"peace"
Iu
Catalan form of Yves
"yew wood"
This mini-member of the Ivo-Yves family of names is unlikely to appeal to English speakers, as it sounds like "ew".
Izuku
Japanese
"long exit"
Famously the name of Izuku Midoriya, the protagonist of the popular anime series My Hero Academia . It is not a common name among Japanese boys.
Joulu
Finnish
"Christmas"
The Finnish word for Christmas, occasionally given as a name to children born around the holiday.
Kahiau
Hawaiian
"selfless generosity"
Kahaiu is one of the cool Hawaiian boy names with excellent meanings that are appealing throughout the US.
Kainalu
Hawaiian
"ocean that billows; ocean wave"
A quietly used Hawaiian name with an evocative meaning, Kainalu is an ocean-inspired option, well-suited to a state that's made up of islands. Blending Kai meaning "sea" with Nalu meaning "wave,…
Kakuzu
Japanese
"bishop"
Villain name from Naruto , inspired by the bishop piece in shōgi, a chess-like game.
Kamaehu
Hawaiian
"strength"
Kamau
Kikuyu
"quiet warrior"
Kamau is from the Kikuyu language native to Kenya. It is recognizable as the middle name of comedian W. Kamau Bell.
Kazu
Japanese
"number, amount"
Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for either gender and has a range or meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or Kazuya.
Kohaku
Japanese
"amber"
Masculine name with a gem meaning.
Kru
Kru is a short, distinctive masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Kru people of West Africa (primarily Liberia and Ivory Coast), representing an ethnic heritage.…
Lu
Diminutive of names beginning with Lu
Can't decide between Lucas, Luis or Lucian? This mini-name takes it down to the bare essentials.
Mamadou
Mamadou is a masculine name widely used in West African countries, particularly in Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and other Francophone regions. It is derived from the Arabic name Muhammad, the name of the…
Mamoru
Japanese
"defend, protect"
Common among adult men in Japan, not so much among babies.
Masaru
Japanese
"victory; excellence"
Matiu
Maori
"gift of god"
Maori form of Matthew