All about the name KU

Meaning, origin, history.

Ku is a unisex name of Japanese origin, derived from the kanji character 久, which means 'long time' or 'eternity'. It is pronounced as /kuː/ in English. Ku is often used as a given name but can also be found as a surname. This name has gained popularity worldwide due to its simplicity and uniqueness.

Popularity of the name KU since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The name Ku experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades, with birth occurrences peaking at seven in 1989 before declining to five annually from 1990 to 2015, then rising again to six in 2018."