آهو

Ahu

girlPersian, used in Turkish

Ahu is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gazelle, deer”.

MeaningGazelle, deer
GenderGirl
OriginPersian, used in Turkish
Arabic spellingآهو
Pronunciationah-HOO
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Ahu

Āhū is the Persian word for gazelle or deer, a classic image of beauty in Persian and Ottoman poetry, especially for dark, graceful eyes. Turkish took it over both as a word and as a girls' name. It is short and simple, and it is used today in Turkey and Iran.

Is Ahu a Muslim name?

Yes. Ahu is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Turkey and Iran.

Where is the name Ahu used?

Used in Turkey and Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Ahu

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ahu mean?

Ahu means 'Gazelle, deer'. It comes from Persian, used in Turkish.

Is Ahu a Muslim name?

Yes. Ahu is a Persian name used by Muslim families in Turkey and Iran.

How do you write Ahu in Arabic?

Ahu is written آهو in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ahu?

Ahu is pronounced ah-HOO.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.