Thu

The name Thu comes from Vietnam and literally translates to "the autumn." It is a common first name for girls born in the autumn.

What does the name Thu mean?

The female first name Thu has its roots in Vietnamese and translates to "the autumn." In Vietnam, the name is extremely popular and widely used. With about 1.3 million bearers, Thu is even among the most common girl names worldwide.

Where does the name Thu come from?

Thu is a female first name of Vietnamese origin, meaning "the autumn." The Vietnamese term thu (秋) stands for autumn. The language from which this name originates is Vietnamese.

How do you pronounce Thu?

The pronunciation of Thu is simple and concise. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Tu" [tuː], with the long U sound at its core, giving the name a calm depth. The reduced structure ensures a clear sound form, while the gentle ending emphasizes the name's simple presence. Thu conveys a minimalist and independent feeling – clear, present, and acoustically balanced.

Popularity

In Germany, Thu is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2005, at 882nd. In the last ten years, Thu has been given as a first name around 70 times, placing it 3,170th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,189th. Global popularity and frequency of Thu are reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Thuggel / Thunfisch

Famous people

• Dương Thu Hương (Vietnamese writer)
• Thu Giang Nguyen (chess player)
• Thu Hà (actress)
• Thu Kamkasomphou (tennis player)
• Thu Le (actress)
• Thu Maung (actor from Myanmar)
• Thu Tran (writer)
• Thuy Thu Le (actress from Vietnam)