Names Ending in U for Girls

Zaynab is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's oldest daughter. When written as Zaynabu or Zainabu, it's a name found in both the Arabic and Swahili languages and cultures.

A rare Finnish name for Christmas babies.

Kakyuu was adapted to a name for the character Princess Kakyuu of the Sailor Moon franchise. Kakyuu translates to "fireball," and is not a given name in Japan.

This is a modern Welsh name, stemming from the welsh word paidrín, meaning rosary.

A cute variation of the Finnish Maija — which in turn is a variation of Maria.

Leyu is derived from the Amharic word liyu, meaning "unique." Given to only five baby girls at last count, Leyu does make a truly unique choice for a daughter.

Jèrriais (Jersey) form of Louise, sometimes shortened to Loulou.

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 Liyu.

It's hard to find a name meaning much sweeter than Obiajulu's.

An unexplored choice, evocative of the snowcapped Andes, with a pleasant, catchy sound.

According to actress Yael Stone, who used this name for her daughter, it comes from the Djanbun clan of the Bundjalung nation.

Even if you're not planning on having five kids, Enu makes a cute name for a son or daughter.

In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.