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Tu β€” Baby Name Meaning and Origin

Tu is a unisex name with multiple origins and meanings. In Vietnamese, Tu is a male name meaning 'intelligent' or 'scholar'. It is derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 'tu', which refers to knowledge and learning.

Tu

Letter: T
Unisex

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Meaning of Tu:

Tu is a unisex name with multiple origins and meanings. In Vietnamese, Tu is a male name meaning 'intelligent' or 'scholar'. It is derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 'tu', which refers to knowledge and learning. In Mandarin Chinese, Tu is a feminine name meaning 'jasmine flower'. The name carries a sense of elegance, delicacy, and fragrance. Tu can also be a short form of names such as Tuan (Vietnamese) or Tulsi (Indian), among others.

  • Gender: Unisex
  • Origin: Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chinese
  • US popularity: In 2018, 5 newborns in the United States were named Tu (Social Security Administration data). Recorded peak: 1984 with 32 babies.

Similar Names:

Thu , Tiu , Tou , Tru , Tue , Tuf , Tug , Tui , Tul , Tum

More names starting with T:

T Chala , Ta , Taabaan Rokh , Taabah , Taabar , Taabedah , Taabir , Taadeel , Taadil , Taafaf , Taafeef , Taaffe

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Frequently asked questions about Tu

What does the name Tu mean?

Tu is a unisex name with multiple origins and meanings. In Vietnamese, Tu is a male name meaning 'intelligent' or 'scholar'. It is derived from the Sino-Vietnamese character 'tu', which refers to knowledge and learning. In Mandarin Chinese, Tu is a feminine name meaning 'jasmine flower'.

What is the origin of the name Tu?

Tu is a unisex name of Vietnamese, Mandarin, Chinese origin.

Is Tu a boy or girl name?

Tu is commonly used as a unisex name.

How popular is the name Tu?

In 2018, 5 newborns in the United States were named Tu, according to Social Security Administration data. Its recorded peak was 1984, with 32 babies given the name.

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