Chu
Meaning of Chu
Chu is a male name with origins in Chinese Mandarin and Korean. It is pronounced as "choo" (/tʃu/) in both languages. The name Chu has variations such as Choo. In terms of popularity, data for newborns in the United States of America shows that it was given to 7 babies in 1990 and 6 babies in 1986, ranking at 6412 and 5926 respectively. The name Chu carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural richness, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Chinese Mandarin,Korean
- Pronunced as choo (/tʃu/)
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Notable People Named Chu
| Chu Suiliang - Chǔ Suìliáng, also known as Dengshan, was a prominent Chinese calligrapher, historian, and politician during the Tang dynasty, serving as a chancellor to emperors Taizong and Gaozong. |
| Chu Yo-han, a prominent figure in twentieth-century Korea, was known for his work as a poet, journalist, businessman, and politician, and hailed from the Shinan Chu clan. |
| Chu Mei-feng is a Taiwanese TV journalist, former Taipei City Councillor, and former director of Hsinchu City's Bureau of Cultural Affairs. |
| Chu Teh-Chun, a Chinese-French abstract painter, was known for blending traditional Chinese painting techniques with Western abstract art and was the first ethnic Chinese member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts of France. |
| Francisleide dos Santos Barbosa, also known as Chú Santos or Chú, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Brazil women's national football team and Palmeiras in Brazil. |
| Chu Siu Kei is a former Hong Kong professional footballer and current assistant coach of Hong Kong Premier League club Lee Man. |
| Chu Yiu-ming is a prominent minister and co-founder of the Occupy Central campaign in Hong Kong. |
| Chu Văn An, also known as Linh Triệt, was a prominent Confucian, teacher, and high-ranking mandarin of the Trần dynasty in Đại Việt. |
| Chu Tʽien-hsin - Chu Tʻien-hsin is a prominent Taiwanese writer known for her portrayal of life in military dependents' villages. |
| Chu Yafei, also known as Zhu Yafei, is a Chinese race walker who has competed in the Olympics and World Championships. |
| Chu An-min is a South Korean-born Taiwanese writer and publisher. |
| Chu Kwok-keung is a Hong Kong teacher and pro-Beijing politician who was elected as a member of the Legislative Council in 2021. |
| Chu Kwo-ray is a Taiwanese plasma physicist. |
| Chu Lai was a Chinese businessman who migrated to British Columbia in 1860. |
| Major General Chu Chu Train Chia-Jen was a Chinese aviation engineer responsible for the manufacturing and development of military aircraft for the National Revolutionary Army from the 1930s to 1950s. |
