SUU

Suu is a name element that appears in personal names in Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar (Burma). In Burmese naming practice, there is no fixed family surname; individuals typically have a single given name or a multi-element given name. Components such as Suu may be combined with other syllables to form a full name, and the ordering or interpretation can vary by household and language.

The meaning of Suu when used in a name is not fixed. Burmese name elements are often chosen for phonetic qualities, auspicious associations, or personal significance rather than for a single, universal translation. As a result, the same syllable Suu can contribute different nuances in different full names.

Notable usage: Aung San Suu Kyi, born 1945, is a prominent Burmese politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. In her full name, Suu is the middle element of a compound given name rather than a surname, reflecting Burmese naming conventions where lineage is not indicated by a family name.

Other uses: Outside Myanmar, Suu may appear as a given-name element or transliteration in various contexts, but it does not correspond to a single widely recognized meaning or origin across languages. As with many proper names, its interpretation is highly context-dependent and specific to the individual name in which it occurs.