Names Ending in U for Girls

Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.

This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyou.

Philosophical surname that could make an unusual first for a red-headed girl.

With the return of the less obvious virtue names such as Verity and Prudence, vintage nickname names like Pru may follow in their wake.

A cheerful and bubbly compound name that is popular in France and Belgium. It might also be used in the Philippines as a combination of Maria and Lourdes.

Variation of Gertrude.

The Finnish word for "mint" is a popular name in Finland, comparable to the Danish Mynte.

Malibu, the name of a California beach city, evokes sunshine, surfing, and glamour. With its fashionable "oo" sound — as seen in names like Luna and Ruby — Malibu is an unexplored place name worth considering.

It may only be two letters long, but Su has substance and meaning. It can be a fresh spelling for the classic Sue, a Turkish name meaning "water", and a unisex Chinese name meaning "simple" or "respectable".

Accessible, aromatic Indian name.

A soft, sweet, distinctive name with a noble meaning.

Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.

Short and sweet Japanese name that could easily cross cultures.

Tsuyu is the Japanese word for the plum rain, or the East Asian rainy season. It was adopted as a name for a character in the anime series My Hero Academia.

A spirited name with major cross-cultural significance. In addition to its celestial meaning in Hawaiian, it means "rhyme" in Finnish and "congratulations" in Japanese.

Calming Japanese choice.

From an Arabic word meaning "girl".

Attractive Turkish name that can also be spelled Arezu or Arezoo.