Browse Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is feminine; and the pattern is *u.
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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Aaju m & f Greenlandic
From a childish pronunciation of the Greenlandic word angaju "older sibling of the same sex" (see Angaju).
Aakulu f Greenlandic
Means "sweet little one" in Greenlandic.
Aalu f Finnish
Variant of Aale
Aansu f Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Ânso.
Aarsu f Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Ârsso.
Aberu f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Transliterated form of Abel (for boys), in use among the Japanese in recent years.... [more]
Abeytu f Omaha-Ponca
Meaning "Green Leaf" in Omaha-Ponca.
Abnātu f Babylonian
Means "precious stone", deriving from the Akkadian word aban nisiqtu ("a choice stone, a precious stone, a gem").
Abungu f Luo
Means "of the forest" in Luo.
Abyzou f Near Eastern Mythology
Appears to be a corrupted form of the Greek ἄβυσσος ábyssos "abyss", the Greek itself was borrowed from Akkadian Apsu or Sumerian Abzu.
Acarsu f Turkish
Means "stream, river, running water" in Turkish.
Achiyaku f Quechua
Means "clear water, luminous water", from Quechua yaku meaning "water".
Achu f Aymara
Means "fruit" in Aymara.
Adaku f Igbo
Means "daughter of wealth" in Igbo.
Adegbemibu m & f Yoruba
Means "the crown did not insult me” in Yoruba.
Adetutu f & m Yoruba
Means "the crown is gentle" in Yoruba.
Adimu f Swahili
Means “rare” in Swahili.
Adiyiku f Circassian
Means "having white forearms" in Circassian.
Ælfwaru f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ælf "elf" and waru "guard, protection; care, watch" (compare weard and wær).
Aeru f Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Aero.
Æðelgifu f Anglo-Saxon
Means "noble gift", from the Old English elements æðele "noble" and giefu "gift".
A-fu f Chinese
Variant transcription of 阿福 (see Afu).... [more]
Afu m & f Chinese
Combination of the Chinese characters 阿 (see A) and 福 (see Fu) perhalps an honorific name referred to the deity who gives prosperity and blessings.... [more]
Afuru f & m Japanese (Rare)
From 溢る (afuru), modern afureru, meaning "to flood, overflow, brim over," written as 感, from kan meaning "feeling, emotion, sensation," and 洸, from 洸洸 (kōkō) meaning "surge (of water), valiant, brave."... [more]
Agelu f Samoan
Means "angel" in Samoan.
Ahāssunu f Babylonian
Means "their sister", deriving from the Akkadian element aḫātu ("sister") combined with the suffix -(aš)šunu ("for them (masculine plural), to them, towards them"),
Ahatmilku f Ancient Near Eastern
Possibly means "sister of the king" in Amorite. Name borne by a princess of Amurru (fl. 1265 BCE), who would go on to become queen of Ugarit (modern day Ras Shamna in Northern Syria) as the wife of King Niqmepa.
Ahiru f Japanese
Means "domestic duck" in Japanese.
Ahou f Baoulé
Derived from Baoulé we "Thursday", referring to the day of the week on which the child was born and hence to be understood as "born on Thursday".
Aibanu f Kazakh
From Kazakh ай (ay) meaning "moon" and Persian بانو (bânu) meaning "lady, woman".
Aideu f Assamese, Indian
Meaning ‘Beautiful’ in Assamese. A famous person with that name was Aideu Handique.
Áidnu f Northern Sami
Means "only" in Northern Sami, making this a cognate of Finnish Aino.
Aiju f Chinese
From the Chinese 嫒 (ài) meaning "daughter" and 菊 (jú) meaning "chrysanthemum".
Aikku f Finnish
Variant of Aikki.
Aiku f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" or 藍 (ai) meaning "indigo" combined with 空 (ku) meaning "sky", 久 (ku) meaning "long time" or 来 (ku) meaning "to come"... [more]
Áilu f & m Sami
Diminutive of Áillun.
Aimu f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection", 逢 (ai) meaning "meeting, tryst, date, rendezvous", 彩 (ai) meaning "colour", 曖 (ai) meaning "dark, not clear", 亜 or 亞 (a) meaning "second, Asia", 以 (i) meaning "by means of, because, in view of, compared with", 衣 (i) meaning "garment, clothes, dressing" or 好 (i) meaning "fond, pleasing, like some" combined with 夢 (mu) meaning "dream"... [more]
Ainiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 爱 (ài) meaning "love" and 妞 (niū) meaning "girl".
Airu f Japanese
From Japanese 愛 (ai) meaning "love, affection" combined with 入 (ru) meaning "enter, insert", 蕗 (ru) meaning "butterbur, bog rhubarb", 璃 (ru) meaning "glassy, lapis lazuli" or 留 (ru) meaning "detain, fasten, halt, stop"... [more]
Airu f Chinese
From the Chinese characters 皑 (ái) meaning "brilliant white" and 如 (rú) meaning "like".
Aishu f Chinese (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Ai 2 and Shu.
Aisulu f Kazakh
Alternate transcription of Kazakh Айсұлу (see Aysulu).
Aisuluu f Kyrgyz
Alternate transcription of Kyrgyz Айсулуу (see Aysuluu).
Aixu f Chinese
From the Chinese 爱 (ài) meaning "love" and 煦 (xù) meaning "kind, gentle, gracious".
Aiyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 爱 (ài) meaning "love" or 瑷 (ài) meaning "fine quality jade" and 羽 (yǔ) meaning "feather" or 瑜 (yú) meaning "fine jade, virtues".
Ajanu f Greenlandic
Greenlandic younger form of Ajano.
Ajayu f & m Aymara
Means "spirit" in Aymara.
Ajju f Sanskrit
Means "mother" in Sanskrit.
Akaru f & m Japanese
From Japanese 安 (a) meaning "peace", 加 (ka) meaning "add, addition, increase" combined with 流 (ru) meaning "to flow". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Akeredolu m & f Western African, Yoruba
Means "one who becomes prominent at a young age" or "he who reduces (humbles) himself in order to become king" in Yoruba.
Akeru m & f Japanese (Rare)
From verbs 明ける (akeru) meaning "to dawn, grow light," 開ける (akeru) meaning "to open, unwrap, unlock" or 空ける (akeru) meaning "to empty, remove, make room; to move/clear out," also written as 朱, from ake meaning "scarlet, red," or 暁, from Akatsuki.... [more]
Akimiu f & m Greenlandic
Means "one who roams by the place under windows opposite the plank bed" in Greenlandic.
Akiru m & f Japanese
From 昭 (akiru) meaning "bright", 明 (akiru) meaning "bright, clear, daybreak, light", or 亮 (akiru) meaning "clear". Other kanji or kanji combinations are possible.
Akku f Kazakh
Means "swan" in Kazakh.
Akkutlu f Turkish
From Turkish ak meaning "white" and kutlu meaning "happy, blessed".
Akou f Ewe
Akou is a name often given to a girl born on a Wednesday in Ewe culture.
Akú f Akan
Means "Wednesday" in Akan.
Akuru f & m Japanese
From Japanese 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia", 渥 (aku) meaning "kindness, moisten", 開 (aku) meaning "open, unfold, unseal", 空 (aku) meaning "sky", 曙 (akuru) meaning "dawn, daybreak", 蒼 (a) meaning "blue" or 明 (akuru, a) meaning "bright, light", 玖 (ku) meaning "beautiful black jewel, nine", 空 (ku) meaning "sky" or 来 (ku) meaning "come, due, next, cause, become" combined with 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli", 来 (ru) meaning "come, due, next, cause, become", 流 (ru) meaning "current, a sink, flow, forfeit" or 琉 (ru) meaning "precious stone, gem, lapis lazuli"... [more]
Alçıu f Karachay-Balkar
Means "beginning" in Karachay-Balkar.
Allanzu f Hurrian Mythology
Etymology uncertain, possibly deriving from the Hurrian element alla=i, meaning "lady, queen". Another possible element is the Hurrian alu-, meaning "to speak". Name borne by a Hurrian goddess that was often worshipped alongside Ḫepat, who was considered to be her mother.
Allatu f Near Eastern Mythology
This was the name of the Mesopotamian goddess of copulation, equal to the Sumero-Babylonian goddess Ereshkigal; perhaps her name was a Semitic form of Ereshkigal... [more]
Almu f Spanish
Short form of Almudena.
Alpanu f Etruscan Mythology
The Etruscan goddess of the underworld, associated with rebirth, revenge, and triumph out of suffering.
Altankhüü m & f Mongolian
Means "golden son, golden boy" in Mongolian, from алтан (altan) meaning "golden" and хүү (khüü) meaning "boy, son; child".
Amaku m & f Efik
Of Eniong Origin
Amamikyu f Near Eastern Mythology
Amamikyu's name comes from the reading of the Chinese characters 阿摩美久 or 阿摩彌姑, which were most likely written ad hoc for the Okinawan pronunciation.
Amanchuu f Far Eastern Mythology
Okinawan reading of Amamikyu, the traditional creator goddess of the Ryukyu Islands. Her name is derived from 阿 (a) meaning "a", 摩 (ma) meaning "to rub, chafe", 美 (mi) meaning "beauty" and 久 (yu) meaning "long time"... [more]
Amarachukwu f Nigerian, Igbo
Means "God's grace" in Igbo. (See Amara and Chukwu).
Amarkhüü m & f Mongolian
Derived from амар (amar) meaning "rest, ease, comfort" and хүү (khüü) meaning "son, boy".
Amaru f & m Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 天 (ama) meaning "heavens; sky" combined with 琉 (ru), 瑠 (ru), both meaning "precious stone; gem, lapis lazuli", 流 (ru) meaning "flow", or 留 (ru) meaning "to detain; to fasten; to stop"... [more]
Amaru f Guarani
Means “rain” in Guaraní. It symbolizes the grace that parents feel when they discover that they will receive a daughter.
Amat-tasmetu f Babylonian
Means "servant of Tashmetum", deriving from the Akkadian element amtu ("woman servant").
Ambelu m & f Amharic
Possibly means "commander" in Amharic.
Amiltu f Babylonian
Means "servant woman", deriving from the Akkadian element amtu ("woman servant").
Ammavaru f Indian, Hinduism
An ancient goddess of India who existed before the beginning of time. She laid an egg that hatched into the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
Amogechukwu f Igbo
Means "no one knows God's timing" in Igbo.
Amu f Japanese
Means "weaving". The name is borne by the main protagainist of the Japanese manga/anime Shugo Chara.
Amuyu f Aymara
Means "idea, profound idea" in Aymara.
Anderazu f Medieval Basque
Derived from Basque andere "lady". It was popular during the middle ages and has been found in Aquitanian inscriptions as early as the 1st century AD.
Anesu f Shona
A Shona name for girls. It means "God is with us".
Àneu f Catalan
From the Catalan title of the Virgin Mary, Mare de Déu d'Àneu, meaning "Mother of God of Àneu," the name of a sanctuary in the municipality of La Guingueta d'Àneu in the comarca of Pallars Sobirà.
Angaju f & m Greenlandic
Means "older sibling of the same sex" in Greenlandic, thus either "big brother (to a boy)" or "big sister (to a girl)".
Angpetu f Sioux
From the Lakota aŋpétu "day, daytime".
Anju f Japanese
From 杏 (an) meaning "apricot" and 樹 (ju) meaning "tree, wood". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Anmitsu f Japanese
Anmitsu is the name of the title character of the Japanese series Anmitsu Hime (Princess Anmitsu)
Annalou f English
Combination of Anna and Lou.
Annielou f English
Combination of Annie and Lou.
Annielu f English (Rare)
Combination of Annie and Lu.
Annu f Finnish
Diminutive of Anna and other names beginning an.
Annu f & m Hindi
This name is used in the Hindu religion, and it has the meaning "Lord Shiva".
Ansku f Finnish
Diminutive of Anna and other names beginning an.
Antu f Near Eastern Mythology
She evolved from the Sumerian goddess Ki. ... [more]
Antü m & f Mapuche
From Mapudungun antü (also antv and anty) meaning "sun, day."
Anu f Celtic Mythology
Proto-Celtic theonym *Φanon- "mother", Anu is an Irish goddess with uncertain functions and often conflated with other figures of Irish mythology and folklore, like Danu... [more]
Anu f Indian, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada
Short form of Anuradha, Anurag, Anubhooti, Anupama, and other names starting with anu.
Anu f Mongolian, History
Etymology uncertain, possibly derived from Sanskrit (see Anuradha). This was the name of a 17th century noblewoman and queen consort of Mongolia, known for leading troops to successfully rescue her husband from enemy forces.
Anyu f Yi
Means "fifth sister" in Yi.
Anzu f Japanese
From 杏 or 杏子 (anzu), referring to a type of apricot known as Prunus armeniaca (also called the ansu, Siberian or Tibetan apricot).... [more]
Aqbanïu f Bashkir
From the Bashkir aҡ (aq) meaning "white, light, pure" and Persian بانو (banu)# meaning "lady".
Arisu f Japanese, Popular Culture
Japanese transliteration of Alice, in use among the Japanese since the 20th century, particularly in recent decades.... [more]
Arritxu f Basque
Diminutive of Arritokieta.
Aru f Sanskrit, Hinduism, Indian, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Nepali
MEANING - the sun, red blossomed khadira tree
Aru m & f Japanese (Rare)
This name can be used as 在, 亜瑠, 亜琉, 亜留, 明瑠, 明琉, 明留, 有瑠, 有琉, 有留 with 在 (zai, a.ru) meaning "exist, located in, outskirts, suburbs," 亜 (a, tsu.gu) meaning "-ous, Asia, come after, rank next," 明 (myou, min, mei, a.kasu, aka.ramu, a.kari, aka.rui, aka.rumu, aki.raka, a.ku, a.kuru, -a.ke, a.keru) meaning "bright, light," 有 (u, yuu, a.ru) meaning "approx, exist, happen, have, occur, possess," 瑠 (ryuu, ru) meaning "lapis lazuli," 琉 (ryuu, ru) meaning "gem, lapis lazuli, precious stone" and 留 (ryuu, ru, todo.maru, todo.meru, to.maru, to.meru, ruuburu) meaning "detail, fasten, halt, stop."... [more]
Aru f Kazakh
Means "beauty" in Kazakh.
Arukubu f & m Ijaw
Means "a child born in a canoe" in Ijaw.
Asalbonu f Uzbek
Derived from asal meaning "honey" and bonu meaning "lady".
Asayu f Japanese
From Japanese 朝 (asa) meaning "morning" combined with 雪 (yu) meaning "snow". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Ashu m & f Kenyang, Jagham
From Kenyang sǒ meaning "wash, clean, clear." Alternatively it could stem from the verb sǔ in Ejagham which has the same meaning.
Ašratu f Akkadian
Akkadian form of Asherah.
Asu f Japanese
From Japanese 明日 (asu) meaning "tommorrow" or other kanji pronounced in the same way.
Asu f Medieval Turkic, Turkish
Means naughty in Turkish
Atakohu f Maori
Means "morning mist" in Maori.
Athiratu f Ugaritic Mythology, Semitic Mythology
Ugaritic form of Asherah. She was worshipped under this name at her cult center in the city of Ugarit.
Atomu m & f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
Japanese derivation of the English word atom.... [more]
Au f Filipino
Mainly a short form of Aurora or Aurea. This can also be used as a short form of any other name containing -au-.
Aúju f Aguaruna
Means "nightjar" in Awajún. In Awajún mythology, this is the name of the wife of the moon also known as ayaimama.
Ayanatsu f Japanese (Rare)
From japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "color" and 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer". This name can be spelled as Chae-ha in Korean.
Ayesu m & f African
Muslim African
Ayhylyu f Bashkir
Bashkir cognate of Aysylu.
Ayou f Amharic, Ethiopian
Diminutive of Ayelech.
Ayru f Aymara
Means "plant" in Aymara.
Aysilu f Tatar
Means "beauty as moon" in Tatar.
Aysulu f Kazakh
From Kazakh ай (ay) meaning "moon" and сұлу (sūlu) meaning "beautiful, beauty".
Aysuluu f Kyrgyz
Kyrgyz cognate of Aysulu.
Ay-suu f Tuvan
Derived from Tuvan ай (ay) meaning "moon; month" and суг (sug) meaning "water".
Aysylu f Tatar
From Tatar ай (ay) meaning "moon" and сылу (sylu) meaning "elegant, graceful, refined".
Ayu f Javanese, Balinese, Indonesian
Means "beautiful, pretty, good" in Javanese and Balinese.
Ayu f Japanese
From Japanese 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia" or 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection" combined with 由 (yu) meaning "reason, cause", 優 (yu) meaning "excellence, superiority, gentleness", 結 (yu) meaning "tie, bind, join", or 友 (yu) meaning "friend, companion"... [more]
Azou f Breton
Meaning uncertain, possibly derived from a Breton surname meaning "healthy man" or "artisan".
Baasankhüü f & m Mongolian
From Mongolian баасан (baasan) meaning "Friday" and хүү (khüü) meaning "boy, son; child".
Babèu f Gascon, Provençal
Diminutive of Isabèu and Eisabèu.
Babhru m & f Indian
Indian unisex name also written as Babhrú (बभ्रु), masculine and sometimes feminine, or Babhrū (बभ्रू), which is purely feminine, meaning "reddish-brown, tawny".
Bà Chúa Xứ f Far Eastern Mythology
The name of a Vietnamese goddess of business, health and the Vietnamese border. Her name is derived from bà chúa meaning "lady, a woman of wealth and luxury" and xứ meaning "country".
Bái-hǔ m & f Astronomy
Bái-Hǔ is a Xiang (象) one of the Four Symbols that include all the constellation of the Chinese System. Bái-Hǔ is known as The White Tiger of the West and is a mythological spirit creature linked with the west, the left and the fall/autumn season.
Baiju f Chinese
From the Chinese characters 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred; numerous, many" and 菊 (jú) meaning "chrysanthemum".
Bailu f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 白 (bái) meaning "white, pure" or 柏 (bǎi) meaning "cypress, cedar" and 鹭 (lù) meaning "heron, egret", 鹿 (lù) meaning "deer" or 禄 (lù) meaning "blessing, happiness".
Baiyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 白 (bái) meaning "white, pure" and 玉 (yù) meaning "jade".
Balbu f Karachay-Balkar
From the Karachay-Balkar бал (bal) meaning "honey" and бу (bu) meaning "this, it (is)".
Banalandju f Indigenous Australian, Yolngu, Djinba, Ganalbingu
Banalandju is a main character in Australian film 'Ten Canoes' set in Arnhem Land, Northern Territories.
Bangbebu m & f Dagbani
Means "be careful" in Dagbani.
Banitu f Ancient Assyrian
Of unknown etymology. Possibly derived from either Akkadian banītu meaning "beautiful", or bānītu (also Akkadian), meaning "divine Creatress". Banitu was a queen of the Neo Assyrian empire circa 729 BCE.
Baoju f Chinese
From the Chinese 保 (bǎo) meaning "protect, defend" and 菊 (jú) meaning "chrysanthemum".
Baolu f Chinese
From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and 露 (lù) meaning "dew".
Baonu f Chinese
From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious" and 女 (nǚ) meaning "woman, girl".
Baoshu f Chinese
From the Chinese 葆 (bǎo) meaning "reserve, preserve" and 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Baoxiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel; precious, rare" and 秀 (xiù) meaning "beautiful, elegant".
Barayu f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 羽 (ba) meaning "feathers" or 薔薇 (bara) meaning "rose" and 蘭 (ra) meaning "orchid", 歌 (ra) meaning "song, poetry", 夜 (yu) meaning "night; the evening" 佑 (yu) meaning "help, assist"
Basambilu f Tsonga
From the Xitsonga basa meaning "clean, white, pure" and mbilu meaning "heart".
Bayenkhu f Tumbuka
Means "where will they go?" in Tumbuka.
Beidou f Chinese
From Chinese 北 (běi) meaning "north" and 斗 (dǒu) meaning "dipper". Other character combinations can form this name as well.... [more]
Beiyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 贝 (bèi) meaning "seashell" or "money" and 瑜 (yú) meaning "fine jade, virtues".
Bengisu f Turkish
Means water of eternality, aqua vitæ, the water believed to give one eternal life. Derives from Old Turkic Beñgüsuv/Meñgüsuv consisting of Beñgü, Meñgü (eternal, everlasting, immortal) and Suv (water).
Bengü m & f Turkish, Medieval Turkic
Endless, always-staying, everlasting, eternal.
Bennu f Turkish
Means "an eagle" in Turkish. It's the name of a character in the Turkish TV series 'Binbir Gece'.
Bensu f Turkish
From Turkish ben meaning "I, me" and su meaning "water".
Beorhtgifu f Anglo-Saxon
Means "bright gift" from the Old English elements beorht "bright" and giefu "gift". It occurs in Goscelin's 'Life of Saint Edith' belonging to an Anglo-Saxon abbess of the convent at Wilton.
Beorhtwaru f Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements beorht "bright" and waru "shelter, protection, care".
Beru f Japanese, Popular Culture
From Japanese 鈴 (beru) meaning "bell". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Beru f Bariba
Name traditionally given to the sixth born daughter.
Bettylou f English (American)
Combination of Betty and Lou.
Bhanu m & f Indian, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Telugu
Means "ray of light, brightness, splendour" in Sanskrit.
Bijiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 馝 (bì) meaning "fragrance" and 久 (jiǔ) meaning "a long time ago".
Bilduu f Buryat
Means "flattering, pleasing" in Buryat.
Bindu f Hindi, Marathi, Punjabi, Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, Nepali
Means "drop, point, dot" in Sanskrit.
Bingfu m & f Chinese
From Chinese 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice, cold" combined with 福 (fú) meaning "happiness, good fortune, blessing". Other character combinations are possible.
Bingliu f & m Chinese
From Chinese 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice" combined with 柳 (liǔ) meaning "willow", 榴 (liú) meaning "pomegranate", 瑠 (liú) meaning "lapis lazuli", 流 (liú) meaning "flow, stream, current", 刘 (liú) meaning "kill, destroy", or 六 (liù) meaning "six"... [more]
Bingshu f Chinese
From the Chinese 炳 (bǐng) meaning "bright, luminous, glorious" and 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Bingxu f Chinese
From the Chinese 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice" and 絮 (xù) meaning "raw silk, raw cotton".
Bingyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 冰 (bīng) meaning "ice" and 钰 (yù) meaning "rare treasure".
Bingzhu f Chinese
From the Chinese 炳 (bǐng) meaning "bright, luminous, glorious" and 珠 (zhū) meaning "bead, pearl, precious stone".
Bintou f Western African
From Arabic بِنْت (bint) meaning "daughter, girl".
Birsu f Turkish (Rare)
From Turkish bir meaning "one" and su meaning "water".
Biru m & f Indonesian (Rare)
Means "blue" in Indonesian.
Biwu f Chinese
From the Chinese 馝 (bì) meaning "fragrance" and 舞 (wǔ) meaning "dance".
Bixiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 必 (bì) meaning "surely, most certainly" and 秀 (xiù) meaning "beautiful, elegant".
Biyou f Chinese
From the Chinese 馝 (bì) meaning "fragrance" and 幽 (yōu) meaning "quiet, secluded, tranquil, dark".
Biyu f Chinese
Means "jasper" in Chinese.
Blau f & m Catalan (Modern)
From Catalan blau, cognate with English Blue.
Bleu f & m English
From the French word for "Blue". Not typically used in France.
Blu f & m Italian (Modern), English (Rare)
Italian form of Blue and English diminutive of Bluford.
Bongsu m & f Malay
Means "the youngest" in Malay, used for the last born child.
Boonchu m & f Thai
Alternate transcription of Bunchu.
Borkhüü m & f Mongolian
From Mongolian бор (bor) meaning "brown, grey, dark" and хүү (khüü) meaning "boy, son; child".
Botsu m & f Japanese
Japanese term for "enlightened one" or "seeker"
Bronćü f Vilamovian
Vilamovian form of Bronisława.
Bru m & f Portuguese
Diminutive of Bruno and Bruna.
Bu m & f Chinese
A historical figure with this name is Lü Bu (also known as Lü Fengxian), a Chinese general in the Three Kingdoms period.
Bửu m & f Vietnamese
Variant of Bảo.
Budou f & m Japanese
Means "grape" in Japanese or from Japanese 武道 (budou) meaning "Japanese martial arts". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Bulungu f Ganda
Means “white, whiteness” in Luganda.
Bunchu m & f Thai
From Thai บุญ (bun) meaning "merit" and ชู (chu) meaning "raise, lift up".
Bungsu m & f Indonesian, Malay
Means "youngest, last-born" in Indonesian and Malay.
Buqu m & f Medieval Mongolian
Means "deer" in Middle Mongolian.
Burnu f Obscure, Popular Culture
Possibly an elaboration of English burn. This was the stage name of American actress Burnu Acquanetta (1921-2004; real name Mildred Davenport), sometimes known simply as Acquanetta, who claimed it was an Arapaho name meaning "burning fire".
Buyinzhu f Manchu
Possibly meaning "favourite, desire,". This was the personal name of a Noble Lady (6th rank consort) of the Kangxi emperor. She was the sister of Nalanzhu.
Cacau f Portuguese
Diminutive of Claudia.
Çaçtıu f Karachay-Balkar
From the Karachay-Balkar чач (çaç) meaning "hair" and ultimately meaning "one with luxurious hair".
Çalıquşu f Azerbaijani
Means "goldcrest" in Azerbaijani.
Caomu f Chinese
From the Chinese 草 (cǎo) meaning "grass" and 暮 (mù) meaning "evening, dusk, sunset".
Carmenchu f Spanish
Diminutive of Carmen.
Catau f Guernésiais
Diminutive of Catrine.
Cathereau f Medieval French
Medieval French form of Catherine.
Cau f Portuguese
Diminutive of Claudia and Claudio.
Céu f Portuguese
Means "sky, heaven" in Portuguese.
Chae-ju f Korean
From Sino-Korean 彩 (chae) meaning "colour" combined with 珠 (ju) meaning "jewel, pearl".
Chaimu f Japanese
From Japanese 茶 (cha) meaning "tea", 衣 (i) meaning "clothing, garment" combined with 舞 (mu) meaning "dance". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Chaltu f Eastern African, Oromo
Means "being the best of the best" in Oromo.
Changpu f Chinese
From Chinese 菖蒲 (chāngpú) meaning "calamus", a plant that was commonly used in traditional medicine to cure digestive disorders and pain. Other character combinations can form this name as well.
Changshu f Chinese
From the Chinese 昶 (chǎng) meaning "a long day, clear, bright" and 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Changxu m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 昌 (chāng) meaning "light of sun; good, proper" and 旭 (xù) meaning "rising sun; brilliance; radiant".
Changyu m & f Chinese
From Chinese 昌 (chāng) meaning "flourish, prosper, good, sunlight" or 长 (cháng) meaning "long" combined with 钰 (yù) meaning "gold, jade, treasure" or 宇 (yǔ) meaning "house, eaves, universe"... [more]
Channiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 婵 (chán) meaning "beautiful, lovely" and 妞 (niū) meaning "girl".
Chanorgú f Romani (Caló)
Means "oblivion" in Caló. This name is used as the Caló form of Olvido.
Chanthou f Khmer
Possibly meaning "tuberose" in Khmer.
Chantou f Khmer
Means "flower" in Khmer.
Chanwu f Chinese
From the Chinese 澶 (chán) meaning "still water, tranquil" and 妩 (wǔ) meaning "charming, enchanting".
Chanyu f Chinese
From the Chinese 婵 (chán) meaning "beautiful, lovely, pretty" and 玉 (yù) meaning "jade".
Chaolu f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 焯 (chāo) meaning "clear and thorough" and 露 (lù) meaning "dew".
Charu f Indian
Means Beauty (One of the names shri ram) (Charuchandraji)
Chau f & m Vietnamese (Anglicized, Expatriate)
Variant of Châu used outside of Vietnam.
Chayu f Indian
MEANING - "showing awe, showing respect"... [more]
Chegu m & f Tibetan
Means "magnitude, grandeur" in Tibetan.
Chekwubechukwu m & f Igbo
Means "hope in God" in Igbo.
Chenshu f Chinese
From the Chinese 晨 (chén) meaning "early morning, daybreak" and 淑 (shū) meaning "kind and gentle".
Chenyu f Chinese
Derived from 琛 (chēn) meaning "treasure, valuables" and 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain" or 玉 (yù) meaning "jade".
Chhêu m & f Chinese (Hakka)
Hakka Chinese form of Chao.
Chidzu f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 尋 (dzu) meaning "search, seek". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chiêu m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 昭 (chiêu) meaning "bright, luminous".
Chifuyu f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and 冬 meaning (fuyu) "winter". Other kanji combinations can spell this name.
Chigiku f Japanese
meaning : thousand chrysanthemums
Chikairanyelu f Igbo
Means "We’ve committed it to God" / "In God’s hands" in Igbo.
Chikaou f Japanese (Rare)
Chikaou is an alternate spelling of Chikaō. Chi (ち) is "千", which means "thousand". Ka (か) is "佳", which means "excellent". Ou (おう) is "桜", which means "cherry blossom".
Chiku m & f Japanese
alternative reading of Senku
Chimdalu f & m Igbo
Means "thank you, my god", from Igbo chi "god" and daalụ "thank you".
Chimpu f Aymara
Means "sign, symbol, mark" in Aymara.
Chionou f Greek (Cypriot)
Cypriot Greek variant of Chionia.
Chirayu m & f Thai
Means "long life, longevity" from Thai จิร (chira) meaning "long lasting, long time" and อายุ (ayu) meaning "age, life".
Chiru m & f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 散 (chiru) meaning "scatter" or 千 (chi) meaning "thousand", 智 (chi) meaning "intellect, wisdom", or 散 (chi) meaning "scatter" combined with 瑠 (ru) meaning "lapis lazuli", 瑠 (ru) meaning "precious stone", or 留 (ru) meaning "detain, stop, fasten"... [more]
Chisuzu f Japanese
From 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" and 鈴 (suzu) meaning "bell, chime" or 紗 (suzu) meaning "gauze, gossamer, silk". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chitsuru f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 絃 (tsuru) meaning "bowstring". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chiểu m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 照 (chiểu) meaning "shine, illuminate, reflect".
Chiyuu m & f Japanese
From Japanese 千 (chi) meaning "thousand" combined with 友 (yuu) meaning "friend". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chizu f Japanese (Rare)
Variant transcription of Chidzu.
Chochmingwu f Hopi
Means "mother mais" in Hopi.
Chocoronú f Romani (Caló)
Means "remedy" in Caló. This name is used as the Caló form of Remedios.
Chomphu f Thai
Means "rose apple" in Thai.
Chou f Chinese
Means "gem" in Chinese.
Chouchou f Japanese
From Japanese 蝶 (chou) meaning "butterfly" combined with 々, a phonetic character indicting a duplication of the beginning kanji. Other kanji combinations are possible.
Chouku f & m Japanese
means butterfly (chou) sky (ki) in japanese
Chrysovalantou f Greek (Rare)
From the epithet of Irene Chrysovalantou, a 9th-century Greek Orthodox saint who is considered a patron of conception and fertility. It means "of Chrysobalanton", from the name of the ancient monastery in Constantinople where she was abbess (allegedly from the name of a region of the Byzantine empire which derives from Greek χρυσος (chrysos) "golden" and βαλαντιο (balantio) "coin").
Chu f Theatre
Mamma Chu is a character in the play Mummified Deer written by Luis Valdez.
Chu f Chinese
A famous bearer of this name is empress Chu Suanzi.
Chu m & f Filipino (Rare)
Diminutive of Jesus or Jesusa.
Chú m & f Chinese (Hokkien)
Hokkien Chinese form of Zhu.
Chṳ m & f Chinese (Hakka)
Hakka Chinese form of Zhi.
Chuanlu m & f Chinese
From the Chinese 传 (chuán) meaning "summon, propagate, transmit" and 禄 (lù) meaning "blessing, happiness, prosperity".
Chuchu m & f African
Chu meaning "Life" it can be used as both a girl or boy name. It also link to another name Chuchu or Chu-Chu meaning double life.... [more]
Chudayu m & f Japanese (Archaic)
Notable bearer: Mase Chudayu Masaaki
Chuldu f Ancient Aramaic
Meaning uncertain. Name borne by a Nabatean queen who ruled alongside her husband Aretas IV.
Chuluunkhüü m & f Mongolian
Means "stone son" in Mongolian, from чулуун (chuluun) meaning "stone" and хүү (khüü) meaning "son, boy".
Chunliu f Chinese
From the Chinese 春 (chūn) meaning "spring" and 柳 (liǔ) meaning "willow".
Chunlu f Chinese
From the Chinese 春 (chūn) meaning "spring" and 鹭 (lù) meaning "heron, egret".
Chunyu f & m Chinese
From Chinese 春 (chūn) meaning "spring (season)" or 淳 (chún) meaning "honest, simple" combined with 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain", 玉 (yù) meaning "jade, precious stone, gem", 郁 (yù) meaning "lush, luxuriant" or 煜 (yù) meaning "brilliant, glorious"... [more]
Chuu f & m Japanese
this is a japanese kanji "忠" that means "sincerity", is also the stage name of a kpop idol from the group LOONA
Chyou f Chinese
Means "autumn" in Chinese.
Cilou f Flemish
A name in Belgium, made famous by model Cilou Annys.
Cindylou f English (Rare)
Combination of Cindy and Lou.
Ciqiu f Chinese
From the Chinese 瓷 (cí) meaning "porcelain" and 秋 (qiū) meaning "autumn".
Ciwanrû f Kurdish
Means "youthful face" in Kurdish.
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