yòu · tone 4
Meaning
to bless, to protect
In names
佑 (yòu) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “to bless, to protect”. In names, it carries a 'warm / strong' feel. Protection and blessing; used in 天佑. It is a common character in the name pool; see the related names below. The tone is 4; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
Protection and blessing; used in 天佑.
Tags: warm, strong. It carries a masculine leaning in modern usage.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.