Japanese · Unisex name
Yū
“various meanings including gentle, distant, help”
About the name Yū
Yū is a Japanese given name used for both boys and girls. The meaning of Yū varies depending on the kanji used to write it. Common kanji include 優, meaning ‘gentle’ or ‘superior’; 悠, meaning ‘calm’ or ‘distant’; and 祐, meaning ‘help’. The name can also be part of longer names such as Yūko and Yūki. A notable bearer is the actress Yū Aoi, whose given name is written 優 and who starred in the film Hula Girls. Outside Japan, the name is often spelled Yu, without the macron.
- Meaning
- various meanings including gentle, distant, help
- Origin
- Japanese
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- YOO(1 syl.)
Middle names for Yū
- Yū Hiroshi
- Yū Sora
- Yū Akira
- Yū Ren
- Yū Yuki
Questions about Yū
- What does Yū mean?
- Yū is a Japanese name meaning "various meanings including gentle, distant, help".
- How do you pronounce Yū?
- Yū is pronounced YOO, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Yū?
- Variants of Yū include Yu.
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