Yu
Meaning of Yu
The name Yu is a unisex name of Chinese origin. In Chinese Mandarin, it is pronounced as "yoo" (/ju/). The variations of this name include Yui and Yue.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States, the name Yu has been given to a small number of babies each year. It has consistently ranked in the middle to lower end of popularity over the past few decades. While not extremely common, this name carries a sense of uniqueness and cultural heritage. Whether you choose it for a boy or a girl, Yu is a beautiful and meaningful choice for your little one.
Pronunciation
Chinese Mandarin
- Pronunced as yoo (/ju/)
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Notable People Named Yu
| Yu Darvish, also known as Farid Yu Darvishsefat, is a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who has played for several MLB teams and the Japan national baseball team. |
| Yu Hua is a renowned Chinese author known for his avant-garde fiction and is considered one of the greatest living authors in China. |
| Yu Shirota is a Japanese-Spanish actor and singer, known for his roles in various Japanese television dramas and musicals, as well as being named one of the most promising actors in 2009. |
| Yu Minhong, also known as Michael Yu, is the founder and president of New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc., and is recognized as the "richest teacher in China" and "Godfather of English Training", with an estimated net worth of $1.7 billion as of November 2018. |
| Yu Kil-chun - Yu Gil-chun was a Korean chinilpa known for collaborating with Imperial Japan and being a member of the Eulmi Four Traitors involved in the Assassination of Empress Myeongseong. |
| Yu Youren was a Chinese educator, scholar, calligrapher, and politician. |
| Yu Takahashi is a Japanese actress and model. |
| Yu Yangyi is a Chinese chess grandmaster who achieved the Grandmaster title at a young age and has won multiple national and international championships. |
| Yu Takahashi is a Japanese singer-songwriter who debuted on a major label in 2010 with his singles "Subarashiki Nichijō" and "Honto no Kimochi". |
| Yu Yan, also known as Yu Yunxiu, was a Chinese physician and writer who advocated for the abolishment of traditional Chinese medicine while still recognizing the effectiveness of Chinese drugs. |
| Yu Xuanji, also known as Youwei and Huilan, was a renowned Chinese courtesan and poet from Chang'an during the late Tang dynasty, and is considered one of the most famous women poets of that era. |
| Yu Pengnian (1922–2015) was a prominent Chinese real estate magnate and generous philanthropist. |
| Yu Pan is a prominent engineer and entrepreneur known for his involvement in the founding of PayPal and YouTube, as well as his role at Google and as a co-founder of Kiwi Crate, Inc. |
| Yu Wenge is a Chinese former track and field athlete known for his expertise in the discus throw, achieving three-time Chinese champion and one-time Asian champion titles. |
| Yu Aida is a renowned Japanese manga artist and illustrator, famous for creating Gunslinger Girl and designing characters for the eroge visual novel, Bittersweet Fools. |
