Lu
Lu is a unisex name of Chinese origin meaning “dew, road, jade-like stone.”
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how do you pronounce Lu?
LOO
where does the name Lu come from?
Lu is the pinyin spelling of several Chinese characters, among them 露, dew, 路, road, and 璐, a fine jade.
Lu carries poetic meanings of dew (morning freshness), road (life's journey), or a jade-like precious stone, depending on the character. Dew in Chinese poetry symbolizes purity and the fleeting nature of life, while the road meaning connects to the Daoist concept of finding one's path through life.
how popular is this name?
Lu has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 12 years since 1886, and fell outside it for 64. It peaked at #442 in 1954, and ranked #888 in 1961.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1961 | #888 |
| 1960 | #786 |
| 1959 | #762 |
| 1958 | #690 |
| 1957 | #651 |
| 1956 | #537 |
| 1955 | #549 |
| 1954 | #442 |
| 1953 | #483 |
| 1886 | #993 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Lu fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Lu?
- Lu Xun (father of modern Chinese literature)
- Lu You (celebrated Song dynasty poet)
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quick answers about Lu
What does the name Lu mean?
Lu means “dew, road, jade-like stone”.
What is the origin of the name Lu?
Lu comes from the Chinese naming tradition.
How popular is the name Lu?
Lu ranked #888 in the US in 1961, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1954, at #442, and it has spent 12 years in the top 1,000 since 1886.
Is Lu a boy or girl name?
Lu is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you pronounce Lu?
Lu is pronounced LOO, with 1 syllable.
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