PORTLAND, Ore. - The Oregon Zoo is asking for the public's help in naming a 2-week-old baby elephant born there last month.

Zookeepers have come up with five names and are asking people to vote for their favorite on the zoo's Web site.

"The community's outpouring of love and support for the zoo and our newest resident has been very gratifying," said Mike Keele, the zoo's deputy director.

The elephant calf was born Aug. 23 to a 14-year-old elephant named Rose-Tu, who previously was the last elephant born at the Oregon Zoo.

Zoo officials say the calf continues to get stronger and is a "good eater." He weighs 286 pounds and is bonding more with his mother, who was initially separated from him after his birth because she kicked and stomped on him in apparent confusion.

"We've had to take things very slowly to ensure that Rose-Tu and her calf are completely bonded and comfortable with the rest of the herd. Now we are ready to move onto the next step, and that is giving the calf a name that suits his personality."

Keepers are considering the following five names:

- Amul: Hindi for "priceless, of inestimable worth."

- Bao: Chinese for "precious treasure."

- Duc (rhymes with hook or look): Vietnamese for "good, moral, desire." (Also is a portion of former Trail Blazer Kevin Duckworth's name, honoring the late basketball player.)

- Hugo-Tu: This name honors the baby's mother, Rose-Tu, and maternal grandfather, Hugo. Hugo comes from the Germanic word for "mind, heart or spirit" and Tu is Vietnamese for "tree."

- Samudra (nickname Sam): Hindi for "lord of the ocean." (The calf loves his baths, according to zookeepers.)

Votes will be accepted through Thursday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m. The zoo will announce the winning name on Friday, Sept. 12.