What does Zhu mean?
Zhu means “Straightforward or upright”. It is a boy name of Chinese origin.
Origin, gender and faith
- Origin: Chinese – see more Chinese names.
- Gender: Boy – browse boy names.
- Popularity: ranked #3424 in BabyNameMeaningz data.
History of the name Zhu
Zhu (?) is a Chinese surname meaning vermilion or red, and it is among the 20 most common in China. Zhu Yuanzhang (1328-1398) founded the Ming dynasty in 1368 as the Hongwu Emperor, so it was the imperial surname for nearly three centuries. The philosopher Zhu Xi (1130-1200) shaped Neo-Confucianism, which guided Chinese, Korean and Japanese education for centuries. It is also written Chu in some romanizations. Sources: Baijiaxing, Encyclopaedia Britannica.
Sound, spelling and pronunciation
Zhu has 3 letters and 1 syllable, made of 1 vowels and 2 consonants (3 different letters). Its sound is best described as: open, flowing ending.
Press Listen at the top of the page to hear the name spoken aloud, which helps when you are comparing how a name sounds next to a surname or a sibling’s name.
How the lucky number, colour and star sign are worked out
These three facts are calculated from the spelling of Zhu with simple, fixed rules. They are for fun and are not a prediction or a real horoscope.
Lucky number
1Each letter gets its place in the alphabet (A=1 … Z=26): Z=26 + H=8 + U=21 = 55. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 5 + 5 = 10. Then the digits are added until one digit is left: 1 + 0 = 1. Result: 1.
Favorite colour
RedThe lucky number picks the colour from a fixed table. Zhu has lucky number 1, so the colour is Red.
Star sign
TaurusOnly the first letter counts (Z). The twelve signs repeat along the alphabet: A = Aries, B = Taurus … L = Pisces, then M = Aries again. It is not based on a birth date.
Nickname ideas for Zhu
Short and affectionate forms built from the spelling of Zhu. They are ideas, not traditional or cultural nicknames, so pick the ones that feel natural to say.
Couple names that go with Zhu
Partner names that match Zhu by origin, faith, length and sound (Girl names). The percentage is a style match, and the blend is a fun combined name.
How is the match % worked out?
Start at 60. Same origin +9, same faith +6, similar length up to +8, different first letter +5, same last two letters +3 (maximum 99). Blend = first half of one name + second half of the other.
Sibling names for Zhu
Names that sit well next to Zhu: similar origin and style, with a close length, sound or ending.
How are siblings chosen?
Start at 45. Same origin +10, same faith +8, same first letter +8, same last two letters +8, close length up to +10, close syllables up to +8, very similar spelling +6. Brothers and sisters are ranked separately.
Brother names
Sister names
Twin name ideas for Zhu
If Zhu is one twin’s name, these pair with it in different ways. Each percentage shows how well the pair fits that style.
How are twin names scored?
Same scoring as couples, plus a style bonus: Same first letter +18 (else −8), Same ending +18 (else −6), Balanced +5 for a different first letter and +3 for the same ending.
Same first letter
Same ending
Balanced match
Names with a similar meaning
Names whose meaning shares a key idea with Zhu (straightforward, upright).
How are similar meanings found?
We take the first two meaningful words of the meaning (4+ letters, common words removed) and list names whose meaning contains the same word.
Frequently asked questions
What does Zhu mean?
Zhu means “Straightforward or upright” and is of Chinese origin.
What is the origin of Zhu?
In our collection Zhu is listed as a name of Chinese origin.
Is Zhu a boy or a girl name?
Zhu is listed as a boy name.
What is the lucky number for Zhu?
By name numerology (A=1 … Z=26) the lucky number for Zhu is 1, with the star sign Taurus. This is for entertainment only.
How do you pronounce Zhu?
Zhu has 1 syllable. Use the listen button on this page to hear it spoken aloud.
What are some nicknames for Zhu?
Spelling-based nickname ideas for Zhu include Zh, Zhuy, Zhuie, Zho.
Which names have a similar meaning to Zhu?
Names with a related meaning include Hiromasa, Cyrenna, Levit, Levitte, Levyt, Levytt.