Gender: Male
Origin: Chinese, Australian
Meaning: Chinese name meaning 'bamboo' or 'pillar'.
Pronunciation: CH UW
Popularity Rank: #8,417
Originally from the Chinese surname Zhu, meaning 'bamboo' or 'pillar'. It can also mean 'to ask' or 'to give'.
The name Chu is of Chinese, Australian origin and means Chinese name meaning 'bamboo' or 'pillar'.. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Chu is commonly found in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and 80 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: CH UW
CH: Pronounce as in "cheese" (CH IY Z)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
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At NamesLook, the name Chu is recorded 6,289 times globally, ranking it as the 8,417th most common name worldwide.
Chu is most prevalent in Hong Kong, with 2,356 occurrences, making it the 170th most popular name in the country.
In Hong Kong, the name Chu is found among 1 in every 180 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | #170 | 1 : 180 |
| Malaysia | #893 | 1 : 1,322 |
| Singapore | #956 | 1 : 1,456 |
| United States of America | #7,947 | 1 : 6,603 |
| Taiwan | #298 | 1 : 1,070 |
| Macao | #240 | 1 : 534 |
| Cameroon | #1,466 | 1 : 2,652 |
| China | #682 | 1 : 1,471 |
| Saudi Arabia | #24,738 | 1 : 36,610 |
| France | #13,118 | 1 : 18,628 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Chu from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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