Hu
Meaning of Hu
Hu is a male name with origins in Chinese Mandarin and Vietnamese. In both languages, it is pronounced as "hoo" (/hu/). The name Hu has a simple yet strong sound, making it a popular choice for parents seeking an international and unique name for their baby boy. While not widely used in the United States, Hu has appeared on the baby name charts since 1922, with five occurrences that year, ranking it at 4307. Additionally, an alternative variation of this name is Hua.
Pronunciation
Chinese Mandarin,Vietnamese
- Pronunced as hoo (/hu/)
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Similar Names to Hu
Notable People Named Hu
| Hu Jintao is a retired Chinese politician who served as the general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party and as the president of China. |
| Hu Shih, also known as Hu Suh, was a prominent Chinese diplomat, essayist, literary scholar, and philosopher who contributed to Chinese liberalism and language reform. He was a key figure in the May Fourth Movement and China's New Culture Movement. |
| Hu Jia is a Chinese civil rights activist known for his work in the democracy movement, environmentalist movement, and HIV/AIDS advocacy in China, and has received awards for his activism from various European organizations. |
| Hu Yitian is a Chinese actor known for his roles in popular television dramas such as A Love So Beautiful and a drama aired during the Winter Olympics in 2022. |
| Hu Weiwei is a Chinese journalist and businesswoman, known for co-founding the bicycle-sharing company Mobike. |
| Hu Ge is a rising amateur director in China known for his viral social satire videos and popular online commercials. |
| Hu Qiheng is a Chinese computer scientist known for leading the National Computing and Networking Facility of China and being inducted into the Internet Hall of Fame. |
| Hu Dongmei is a Chinese canoe sprinter who competed in the mid-1990s and participated in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. |
| Hu Jia is a Chinese diver who won the gold medal in the men's 10 metre platform at the 2004 Summer Olympics. |
| Hu Ke is a Chinese male track cyclist known for competing in various UCI Track Cycling World Championships and winning a silver medal at the 2016 Asian Cycling Championships. |
