Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese, Australian
Meaning: Dew or exposed; common surname in China., Deer
Pronunciation: loo, luː, L UW
Popularity Rank: #2,300
Derived from Chinese character '露' which means 'dew' or 'exposed'. It is also a common surname in China.
The name Lu is of Chinese, Australian origin and means Dew or exposed; common surname in China., Deer. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Lu is commonly found in Italy, France, Brazil, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: loo
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): luː
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: L UW
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Lu is recorded 28,772 times globally, ranking it as the 2,300th most common name worldwide.
Lu is most prevalent in Italy, with 3,057 occurrences, making it the 905th most popular name in the country.
In Uruguay, the name Lu is found among 1 in every 97 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #905 | 1 : 387 |
| France | #896 | 1 : 436 |
| Brazil | #429 | 1 : 291 |
| United States of America | #1,812 | 1 : 911 |
| Mexico | #965 | 1 : 548 |
| Uruguay | #242 | 1 : 97 |
| Peru | #860 | 1 : 794 |
| Argentina | #366 | 1 : 195 |
| Colombia | #1,551 | 1 : 1,212 |
| Malaysia | #1,294 | 1 : 1,901 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Lu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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