Shu: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Shu – Meaning: emptiness or air – Origin: Egyptian – Pronunciation: SHOO


Shu is an Egyptian name meaning “emptiness or air”. It appears in 3 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Shu

Meaning: Emptiness or air.

Origin: Egyptian.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Shu

Phonetic: SHOO   IPA: /ˈʃuː/

Popularity of Shu

Shu doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Shu

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