Space, universe, or house
Vu is a Vietnamese name derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word for space, the universe, or a large house. It is a common surname that is also used as a given name, often symbolizing vastness or a protective shelter. In Vietnamese culture, it carries a sense of cosmic scale and importance.
Less common today
Vu isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,008 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Vietnamese writer and journalist
Notable Vietnamese poet
