Chanu (name suffix)

Chanu (/cə.nu/) is a Meitei ethnic name suffix for women. The term "Chanu" literally means "a girl of a clan" in Meitei language (officially called Manipuri language). Notable people using this name suffix are:
 * Bertrand Chanu, French Olympic equestrian
 * Irom Chanu Sharmila (born 1972), Indian civil rights activist and poet
 * Khumukcham Sanjita Chanu (born 1994), Indian weightlifter
 * Lily Chanu Paonam (born 1988), Indian archer
 * Ngangbam Soniya Chanu (born 1980), Indian weightlifter
 * Renu Bala Chanu (born 1986), Indian weightlifter
 * Saikhom Mirabai Chanu (born 1994), Indian weightlifter
 * Sanamacha Chanu (born 1978), Indian weightlifter
 * Sanggai Chanu (born 1981), Indian field hockey player
 * Sushila Chanu (born 1992), Indian field hockey player
 * Tingonleima Chanu (born 1976), Indian field hockey player