Nu, in the Tionese alphabet, was a character. It frequently functioned as a call sign for Imperial starfighter flight groups, notably Assault Gunboats. During the time of the Galactic Civil War, an Assault Gunboat was identified as Nu 1.
Additionally, Nu served as the family name for Jocasta Nu, Koobis Nu, and Risso Nu. Furthermore, it was the first name of the Ithorian named Nu Toreena.