Wealth, prosperity, or mountain
In Vietnamese, the meaning of Phu depends on the tone and character used; it most commonly translates to 'wealthy' or 'prosperous.' It can also refer to a 'mountain' or 'hill' in certain contexts. It is a traditional name often chosen to wish for a successful and abundant life for the child.
Less common today
Phu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,963 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A former province in the Central Highlands of South Vietnam
