Su - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Su

βš₯
soo'soo'1 syllable
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
Gentle

MEANING

Revive

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese character 苏 (SΕ«) meaning 'revive' or 'resurrect'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Commonly used as a surname and first name in China.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically used in various Chinese dynasties and has been a popular surname.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡·Korean
Soft

MEANING

Water

ORIGIN

Korean

ETYMOLOGY

From the Korean word 수 (Su), meaning 'water'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used in Korean given names, often symbolizing purity and life.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Korea as part of given names and sometimes in surnames.

πŸ‡»πŸ‡³Vietnamese
Peaceful

MEANING

Gentle

ORIGIN

Vietnamese

ETYMOLOGY

In Vietnamese, Su can mean 'gentle' or 'smooth'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Used as both a given name and part of longer names.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Although less common now, it has historical usage in Vietnamese culture.

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