Wu

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The meaning of the name Wu can vary depending on the Chinese characters used to spell it. Some possible meanings include "martial," "military," "dancing," and "black."
Scripts(How to write)
In Simplified Chinese, Wu is written as 吴. In Traditional Chinese, it is written as 吳.
etc.(Chinese)
etc.(Traditional Chinese)
务,
務,
武,
Pronunciation
OO
The pronunciation of Wu is "woo".
Popularity
Wu is not a very common name outside of China.

cartoon of the name Wu
Cartoon of Wu

Wu Name meanings & History

Wu is a Chinese surname that can also be used as a given name. The meaning of the name Wu can vary depending on the Chinese characters used to spell it. Some possible meanings include "martial," "military," "dancing," and "black.". From Chinese 武 (wǔ) meaning "military, martial" (which is generally only masculine) or 务 (wù) meaning "affairs, business", as well as other characters that are pronounced similarly. This was the name of several Chinese rulers, including the 2nd-century BC emperor Wu of Han (a posthumous name, spelled 武) who expanded the empire and made Confucianism the state philosophy. Wu can be used as a first name or a last name. In Chinese culture, it is more commonly used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Wu: Willful Leo

Synonyms of Wu:

W: Willful,Wonderment,Wonderful,Wishful,Wild

U: Unity,Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Undermining

Wu is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name

Famous People

Some famous people with the Wu surname include Chinese philosopher Wu Sheng and Taiwanese-American actress Constance Wu. The name has also been used by famous musicians like Wu-Tang Clan member RZA and singer Wu Hongfei.

Related Names to Wu

Other Chinese surnames that can also be used as given names include Chen, Li, Liu, and Zhang.

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