Gugu

Gugu is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “treasure/pride.”

Gugu at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese · African
Meaning
“treasure/pride”

About the name Gugu

Gugu belongs to the Portuguese and African tradition. Its meaning — “treasure/pride” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

Gugu does not appear in US Social Security records, which publish every name given to at least five babies in a year. That says nothing about its standing at home — many of the world's best-loved names are simply rare in America.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gugu mean?

Gugu means “treasure/pride” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gugu a boy or girl name?

Gugu is a boy name.

What origin is the name Gugu?

Gugu comes from the Portuguese and African tradition.

How popular is the name Gugu?

Gugu does not appear in US Social Security records, which list every name given to at least five babies in a year since 1880. It may still be familiar in its home tradition.

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