Sabu

SAH-boo'SAH-boo'2 syllables
🇮🇳Hindi
Youthful

MEANING

Young boy

ORIGIN

Indian

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Hindi word 'sabū', meaning 'young boy'.

CULTURAL NOTES

The name Sabu is often associated with youth and vitality in Indian culture.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The name gained international recognition through the fame of Sabu Dastagir, an Indian film actor who became popular in the mid-20th century.

🇯🇵Japanese
Soft

MEANING

A common given nameSometimes associated with patience or perseverance depending on kanji used

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Stemming from various kanji combinations, such as '左武', which can mean 'left' and 'military'.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, names are often chosen for their meaning and the auspiciousness of the kanji used.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Sabu as a name has been used in various forms in Japanese history, often in samurai families.

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Sabu - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations