Gender: Unisex
Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: SH UW
Popularity Rank: #11,995
The name Shu is of Chinese origin and can be used for both boys and girls. It means 'gentle' or 'kindhearted' in Chinese. It is a simple and elegant name that conveys a sense of peace and compassion.
Shu may be derived from Sh, a name whose meaning is Nature, Lord's Name, Colourfull.
The name Shu is of Chinese origin. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Shu is commonly found in Malaysia, Singapore, United States of America, and 74 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH UW
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Shu is recorded 4,029 times globally, ranking it as the 11,995th most common name worldwide.
Shu is most prevalent in Malaysia, with 1,147 occurrences, making it the 1,181th most popular name in the country.
In Japan, the name Shu is found among 1 in every 717 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | #1,181 | 1 : 1,735 |
| Singapore | #831 | 1 : 1,244 |
| United States of America | #7,481 | 1 : 6,091 |
| Cameroon | #939 | 1 : 1,542 |
| Hong Kong | #1,229 | 1 : 1,829 |
| Saudi Arabia | #16,303 | 1 : 21,911 |
| China | #560 | 1 : 1,120 |
| Japan | #495 | 1 : 717 |
| United Kingdom | #5,431 | 1 : 4,685 |
| Bangladesh | #3,886 | 1 : 4,730 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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