What origin is the name Aku?

Aku comes from Scandinavian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Aku?

Names from the same scandinavian tradition pair naturally with Aku — for example Mia, Elsa, Freya. You can browse more on our scandinavian names page.

Both spellings are used. Aku means "Father of peace"; Aaku is listed with the meaning "A common pet name in various Indian languages meaning 'elder sister' or 'mother'.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Aku

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Aku

Aku

Boy

Scandinavian

2 syllables

Aku is a Scandinavian boy's name meaning "Father of peace".

Aku is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Father of peace". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Scandinavian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Aku mean?

Father of peace

How popular is Aku?

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Quick answers about Aku

What does Aku mean?

Aku is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning "Father of peace".

How popular is Aku?

We have no birth-record ranking for Aku: it is not in US records, and India publishes no national name rankings. The meter above fills in as parents here view, search for and save the name.

Sister names that go with Aku

Mia Elsa Freya Ingrid Greta Liv

How to say Aku

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Name numerology

9is the Chaldean number for Aku.

Number 9 is linked with compassion, generosity and idealism.

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Does Aku have other meanings?

Scandinavian (unisex): "Father of peace"

Other spellings of Aku

Parents also search for these spellings. Each has its own page with its meaning and origin.

Aaku — "A common pet name in various Indian languages meaning 'elder sister' or 'mother'." (Indian)

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Aku at a glance

Letters: 3
Syllables: 2
Starts with: A
Ends with: -ku
Vowels: 2 of 3 letters

3-letter boy names

Which names have a similar meaning to Aku?

Aku means "Father of peace" — these names share that spirit.

Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Abigail — "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible." (Hebrew)

More names by meaning: Boy Names That Mean Peace