Names Ending in U for Boys

  1. Abdu
    • Origin:

      Swahili
    • Meaning:

      "worshipper of God"
    • Description:

      The vowel ending energizes this relative of Abdul.
  2. Vayu
    • Hunu
      • Origin:

        Maori
      • Meaning:

        "sunbeam"
      • Description:

        A beautiful meaning for a baby born in the summer or following a difficult time.
    • Hachirou
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "eighth son"
      • Description:

        Traditionally given to the eighth son in Japan. It can also be spelled Hachiro.
    • Tangou
      • Fernandu
        • Tiemu
          • Origin:

            Variation of Tiemus, Finnish
          • Meaning:

            "victory of the people"
          • Description:

            A rare Finnish name that can also be spelled Teemu.
        • Eliu
          • Joshau
            • Gedalyahu
              • Tarou
                • Origin:

                  Japanese
                • Meaning:

                  "eldest son"
                • Description:

                  Alternative to Taro, which is the more common Anglicized spelling.
              • Tutku
                • Origin:

                  Turkish
                • Meaning:

                  "passion"
                • Description:

                  A unisex name with a great meaning, primarily used in Turkey. Tutku Açık is a Turkish basketball player.
              • Ellihu
                • Vilppu
                  • Mattityahu
                    • Origin:

                      Hebrew
                    • Meaning:

                      "gift of God"
                    • Description:

                      The oldest form of Matthew, from the Hebrew roots mattan, meaning "gift", and yah, "God".
                  • Jalu
                    • Viliamu
                      • Jagu
                        • Abu
                          • Origin:

                            Arabic
                          • Meaning:

                            "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, Amharic
                          • Description:

                            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.