TheNameDBHu
UnisexMeaning
The meaning varies depending on the Chinese characters used; commonly means 'tiger,' 'beard,' or other meanings based on character selection.
Etymology
Hu is a common Chinese surname and given name element that can be written with various characters (虎 for tiger, 胡 for beard/foreign, etc.), each with different etymological roots. The specific meaning depends entirely on which characters are used.
About the Name Hu
Hu is one of the most common Chinese surnames and can also be used as a given name. It is widely distributed across Chinese-speaking populations and diaspora communities.