Ku - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Ku

koo'koo'1 syllable
🇨🇳Chinese
Calm

MEANING

CoolElevatedOr a valley

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese characters 谷 (gǔ) meaning 'valley' or 酷 (kù) meaning 'cool'

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used in Chinese-speaking regions as a surname or given name, symbolizing elevation or depth.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in various dynastic periods in China, with notable families bearing this surname.

🇰🇷Korean
Short

MEANING

A family name

ORIGIN

Korean

ETYMOLOGY

Comes from the Korean surname 구 (Ku), also spelled as Goo or Kou.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly found in South Korea, associated with various clans.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The Ku family name has a long history in Korea, with several notable figures in politics and arts.

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