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Bulu

Quick answerBulu means "arrow" or "spear" and derives from Dravidian linguistic roots, particularly found in South Indian languages.

Dravidian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,183
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginDravidian
LanguageDravidian
CultureSouth Indian
Letters4
Numerology11 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,183

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Bulu

Bulu means "arrow" or "spear" and derives from Dravidian linguistic roots, particularly found in South Indian languages.

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Etymology

Bulu means "arrow" or "spear" and derives from Dravidian linguistic roots, particularly found in South Indian languages. The name is used primarily among Telugu, Kannada, and Tamil-speaking communities in South India, with historical usage in warrior and martial contexts.

Bulu currently ranks #1,183 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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