Unisex name
Nu name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Nu is a one-syllable given name used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Similar names include Nur, meaning “light” or “spiritual illumination,” and Nil, referring to the Nile, the great African river. These are two comparison names with their own distinct meanings.
The name Nu at a glance
Syllables
Nu
1 syllable · 2 letters · /nu/
Use
Unisex
A rarely used name.
Similar names with known meanings
Nu: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Nu
| Syllables | 1 · 2 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nu/ |
Is Nu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nu is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Nu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Nû
Names that sound like Nu
FAQ about the name Nu
Is Nu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Nu is used for both boys and girls.
How many syllables does Nu have?
Nu has 1 syllable and 2 letters.
How popular is the name Nu?
Nu does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
What are other spellings of Nu?
Other spellings: Nû.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
Entry ID: nm11931 · Updated 2026-10-24 · How we research names · Report a mistake