Worku (Amharic: ወርቁ) is a male name of Ethiopian origin (a given name and a patronymic). Notable people with the name include:
Asnaketch Worku (1935–2011), Ethiopian female singer Ayelech Worku (born 1979), Ethiopian long-distance runner Bazu Worku (born 1990), Ethiopian marathon runner Eyassu Worku (born 1998), American basketball player Mengistu Worku (1940–2010), Ethiopian footballer and coach Worku Tesfamichael, Eritrea Minister for Tourism Worku Bikila (born 1968), Ethiopian runner