Yu Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Yu' is common in East Asia, especially in China, Korea, and Vietnam. In Chinese, it can be a surname or given name, often meaning 'jade' or related to the universe. In Korean, 'Yu' is a surname and can also be a given name, with various hanja characters. In Vietnamese, 'Yú' is a surname and given name, with historical and cultural significance.
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Chinese (Han Chinese) 60% -
Korean (Korean) 30% -
Vietnamese (Vietnamese) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Yu
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Yu in the US (SSA Data):
Yu Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.