Yu

Found 11 entry about "Yu"

Gender

Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

There are multiple meanings associated with the name Yu, depending on the Chinese characters used to write the name. Some meanings include "jade," "rain," "feather," and "to satisfy."

Scripts(How to write)

In Chinese, the name Yu is written as 玉, which means "jade." Other characters can be combined with 玉 to create different meanings for the name.
etc.(Chinese)
宇,
愉,
玉,
裕,
雨,

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Yu can vary depending on regional dialects and the specific characters used to write the name. Generally, it is pronounced as "yoo."
UY

Popularity

The popularity of the name Yu varies by region. In China, the name is quite common, and in 2019 it was the 13th most popular name for baby boys. In other parts of the world, the name is less common.

Cartoon of Yu

Yu Name meanings & History

There are multiple meanings associated with the name Yu, depending on the Chinese characters used to write the name. Some meanings include "jade," "rain," "feather," and "to satisfy.". From Chinese 玉 (yù) meaning "jade, precious stone, gem", 愉 (yú) meaning "pleasant, delightful" or 雨 (yǔ) meaning "rain". Other characters can form this name as well. Yu can be used as a first or last name, and it is often given to children in China and other parts of the world with a connection to Chinese culture. It is also used occasionally as a stage name or pen name.

Zodiac Sign of Yu: Yin/Yang Capricorn

Synonyms of Yu:

Y: Yen/money,Youth-giving,Yin/Yang

U: Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Undermining,Universality

Yu is:

a Natural name
a Refined name
a Serious name
a Simple name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

There are many well-known figures in Chinese history and culture with the name Yu. One of the most famous is Yu the Great, a legendary king who is said to have founded the Xia dynasty. Other notable people with the name Yu include writer and philosopher Yu Qiuyu, mathematician Yu Guangyuan, and actress Yu Nan.

2.) Yu (Male)

Usage: Chinese

Meanings: Unknown

Other Forms: Yoo

3.) Yu (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: In Chinese, Yu means "jade" or "rain" while in Japanese, it means "gentleness" or "superiority".

Scripts: In Chinese, the name is written as 玉 (yù), while in Japanese, it is written as 優 (yū).
瑈(Korean Hanja)
유(Korean Hangul)

Description: Chinese and Japanese. In Chinese, Yu means "jade" or "rain" while in Japanese, it means "gentleness" or "superiority". Meaning unknown. This was the personal name of Sejo (1417-1468), seventh king of Joseon. Yu is a versatile name that can be given to both boys and girls.