Hu name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 21st, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: Mandarin, Chinese and Germanic
Usage: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kanji symbol and Mandarin
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Hu hoo
Meaning: Tiger, Vigorous and A Nature God
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What does Hu mean?

Unfamiliar Hu's origin is Mandarin, Chinese and Germanic is used as a baby boy name which is notably used in Mandarin, Hindi, Kanji symbol, Tamil and Telugu, meaning of Hu is "Tiger, Vigorous or A Nature God".

Hu is form of prominent and durable Hugh. Hugh is diminutive of Hubert. Hugh is form of Hugo in English language. Also Hugh is English cognate of Hugo. Originated from Old High German and Irish, Odd Hugh, Hugh means "Bright Mind and Bright in Mind and Spirit".

How do I pronounce Hu?

hoo is the most common way to pronounce one syllabled Hu.

Variants of Hu

Hugh, Hugo, Fitzhugh, Haug, Hubert, Hugi

Names that rhyme with Hu

How popular is the name Hu?

Hu is a rare baby name in United States, chances of it being still in use are very slim. But Hu is a popular baby name in Vietnam where every 1 in 6000 have the name as well as in China.

As per our evaluation, over 30000 people has been named Hu globally.

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Numerological aspects of Hu

If you have number 8 as your personality no, it reveals your competitive spirit, good nature, and lucky one. To live the life you want, you have to work hard and put your best effort. Don't be so modest and learn how to take credit for your success. What others struggle to achieve comes out naturally for you. Economic stability matters to you more than working with something you actually love.

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Sibling Names for Hu

Looking for the perfect baby name that starts with "Hu"? Look no further! Here is a list of unique and charming names for both boys and girls. These names are inspired by siblings all around the world who share the same first two letters in their names. Choose from this list of Hu-inspired names to find the perfect one for your new bundle of joy.

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Famous people named Hu

  • Hu Shuli, founder and publisher of Caixin Media
  • Hu Deping, Chinese politician and former vice chairman of All-China General Chamber of Industry & Commerce
  • Hu Sanxing, Chinese historian and commentator
  • Hu Weide, Chinese politician and diplomat during the Qing dynasty and the Republic of China
  • Hu Weidong, former Chinese professional basketball player
  • Hu Jinguang, professor at Renmin University of China Law School
  • Hu Ge, amateur director in the People's Republic of China
  • Hu Gabrielse, Canadian retired geologist
  • Hu Xiaolian, Deputy Governor of the People's Bank of China and the former director of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange
  • Hu Kexian, Chinese general
  • Hu Zaobin, early 20th-century Chinese painter
  • Hu Ronghua, is considered to be one of the best players of xiangqi
  • Hu Maxwell, local historian, novelist, editor, poet
  • Hu Shih, Chinese philosopher, essayist and diplomat
  • Hu Yaobang, high-ranking official of the People's Republic of China
  • Hu Jintao, retired Chinese politician
  • Hu Qili, former high-ranking politician of the Communist Party of China
  • Hu Hanmin, Hu was of Hakka ancestry from Ji'an, Jiangxi
  • Hu Jia, male Chinese diver
  • Hu Yaoyu, Chinese professional Go player
  • Hu Ji, military general of the state of Shu Han
  • Hu Jia, Chinese civil rights activist and noted critic of Communist Party of China
  • Hu Lancheng, Chinese writer and politician
  • Hu Zongnan, courtesy name Shoushan, native of Zhenhai
  • Hu Jun, Chinese actor best
  • Hu Zhen, military officer serving under the warlord Dong Zhuo during the late Eastern Han dynasty of China
  • Hu Nai-yuan, Taiwanese violinist
  • Hu Harries, Canadian economist and politician
  • Hu Ge, Chinese actor and singer
  • Hu Dahai, Chinese military general
  • Hu Chunhua, Chinese politician
  • Hu Haifeng, Chinese businessman and the son of Hu Jintao
  • Hu Nim, Cambodian Communist intellectual and politician
  • Hu Qing, male amateur boxer from China
  • Hu Wanlin, was suspected of killing 146 people
  • Hu Binyuan, male Chinese sports shooter
  • Hu Beaumont acted in movie Emmanuelle, Queen of the Galaxy

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