Wu Name Meaning
The name Wu comes from Chinese roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Wu below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Wu Name Meaning
& f ChineseFrom Chinese 武 (wǔ) meaning "military, martial" (which is generally only masculine) or 务 (wù) meaning "affairs, business", as well as other characters which are pronounced similarly. This was the name of...
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