Hanu

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAH-noo /ˈhɑː.nuː/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Hanuman, the devoted Hindu monkey-god of strength and service; separately, Hanu is a Finnish name (a form of Johannes/John, 'God is gracious'). Two routes, given honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short name: Hanu shortens Hanuman and is also Finnish (said 'HAH-noo'). Routes are two, which we note.

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Origin LowSanskrit, Finnish

MeaningA short form of Hanuman, the devoted Hindu monkey-god of strength and service; separately, Hanu is a Finnish name (a form of Johannes/John, 'God is gracious'). Two routes, given honestly.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Hanu shortens Hanuman, the Hindu deity of strength and devotion, and also stands as a Finnish form of Johannes ('God is gracious'). Two routes, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'HAH-noo').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, warm, and two-rooted.

Did you know? Hanu is a short form of Hanuman — the devoted Hindu monkey-god of strength — and, separately, a Finnish name from Johannes ('God is gracious'); both routes are honest, which we note (said 'HAH-noo').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Hanu — short for Hanuman; Finnish Johannes; two routes

Variations

HanumanHannuHanno

Nicknames

HanNu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hanu mean?

Hanu shortens Hanuman (the Hindu deity) and is also a Finnish form of Johannes; routes are two, which we note.

How do you pronounce Hanu?

It's said HAH-noo /ˈhɑː.nuː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hanu a boy or girl name?

Hanu is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Hanu?

Hanu is a rare name in the U.S.