Names Ending in U for Boys
- Abdu
Origin:
SwahiliMeaning:
"worshipper of God"Description:
The vowel ending energizes this relative of Abdul.
- Vayu
- Hunu
Origin:
MaoriMeaning:
"sunbeam"Description:
A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.
- Hachirou
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"eighth son"Description:
Traditionally given to the eighth son in Japan. It can also be spelled Hachiro.
- Tangou
- Fernandu
- Tiemu
Origin:
Variation of Tiemus, FinnishMeaning:
"victory of the people"Description:
A rare Finnish name that can also be spelled Teemu.
- Eliu
- Joshau
- Gedalyahu
- Tarou
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"eldest son"Description:
Alternative to Taro, which is the more common Anglicized spelling.
- Tutku
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"passion"Description:
A unisex name with a great meaning, primarily used in Turkey. Tutku Açık is a Turkish basketball player.
- Ellihu
- Vilppu
- Mattityahu
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
The oldest form of Matthew, from the Hebrew roots mattan, meaning "gift", and yah, "God".
- Jalu
- Viliamu
- Jagu
- Abu
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"father"Description:
Most names with the Ab beginning, including the more familiar Abigail and Abner, mean father, as does this streamlined Arabic choice. American children might recognize Abu as the name of Aladdin's pet monkey in the Disney film.
- Emeru
Origin:
Ethiopian, AmharicDescription:
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.