Surname · Vietnamese origin
Vu
Meaning
The surname Vu means Military, martial (武).
Origin
Vietnamese
Type
clan name
Variants
2
The origin of the surname Vu
Vũ derives from the character 武, “military.”
What kind of surname is Vu?
Vu is a clan name surname. It belongs to the Vietnamese naming tradition — you can read how Vietnamese surnames were formed on our Vietnamese last names page.
Variants & spellings of Vu
You may also see this surname written as:
- Vo
- Võ
Other Vietnamese surnames
Other clan name surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Vu mean?
The surname Vu means Military, martial (武). Vũ derives from the character 武, “military.”
Where does the surname Vu come from?
Vu is a surname of Vietnamese origin.
What kind of surname is Vu?
Vu is a clan name surname.
What are other spellings of Vu?
Variant spellings of Vu include Vo, Võ.
What are other Vietnamese surnames?
Other Vietnamese surnames include Bui, Dang, Do, Hoang, Le, Ly.