The Chinese character "Fu" is pronounced as /fuː/ in English, and it has several meanings including fortune, wealth, happiness, and prosperity. It's often used in Chinese names to express these positive attributes. In a broader context, the name Fu could also be associated with Latin words like 'fuscus' meaning 'dark' or 'dusky', adding depth to its potential interpretations beyond Chinese culture. As it is a unisex name, Fu can be found among both males and females. It's important to note that while some may associate Fu with martial arts due to figures like Bruce Lee whose Chinese name was "Li Xiaolong", the character itself has diverse meanings unrelated to combat.
The name Fu experienced a gap of six years between the births recorded in 1983 and those recorded in 1989, with an equal number of births each year (five). Altogether, ten babies were named Fu over these two years.