Unisex name
Yuyu name meaning
“freshwater crab”
Yuyu is a name used for girls and boys, commonly linked to the Javanese word yuyu, meaning freshwater crab. The word continues Old Javanese yuyu or hayuyu. In use as a name, Yuyu can also serve as a shortened familiar form.
What does Yuyu mean?
Freshwater crab
In Indonesian: kepiting air tawar
Origin and cultural usage of Yuyu
In Javanese, yuyu means freshwater crab and continues Old Javanese yuyu or hayuyu. As a name, Yuyu may also be a shortened familiar form.
How to pronounce Yuyu
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /juju/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦪꦸꦪꦸ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮚᮥᮚᮥ |
Is Yuyu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yuyu is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Yuyu ranks #758 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Yuyu
Famous people named Yuyu
- Yuyu Sutisna · b. 1962
- Yuyu Ayomsari · b. 1956
- Yuyu Damayanti
- Yuyu Endah · b. 1977
- Yuyu Rachmat Tayubi · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Yuyu
What is the meaning of Yuyu?
Yuyu means freshwater crab. In Javanese, yuyu means freshwater crab and continues Old Javanese yuyu or hayuyu. As a name, Yuyu may also be a shortened familiar form.
Is Yuyu a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Yuyu is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 60% of bearers are male.
How many syllables does Yuyu have?
Yuyu has 2 syllables (Yu-yu) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Yuyu?
Yuyu ranks #758 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Yuyu?
Notable people named Yuyu include Yuyu Sutisna, Yuyu Ayomsari, Yuyu Damayanti.
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