Gender: Female
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Prudence
Pronunciation: P R UW
Popularity Rank: #74,715
The name Pru is of Latin origin and means Prudence, One of the Many Qualities and Virtues that the Puritans Adopted as Names After the Reformation, Caution, Discretion, Diminutive of Prudence, Cautious. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Pru is commonly found in South Africa, United Kingdom, France, and 40 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P R UW
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Pru is recorded 350 times globally, ranking it as the 74,715th most common name worldwide.
Pru is most prevalent in South Africa, with 107 occurrences, making it the 10,339th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Pru is found among 1 in every 8987 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #10,339 | 1 : 21,915 |
| United Kingdom | #8,723 | 1 : 8,987 |
| France | #24,079 | 1 : 42,064 |
| United States of America | #43,231 | 1 : 64,611 |
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