"so that" or "in order to" - Would that be "pou"? As in, "Give me your number so that I can call you."

Yes, you are correct. It would be pou.

Sometimes you will see a variation of "so that I can" → "pou m ka", "pou m kapab"

1. Give me your number so that I can call you.

    Ban m nimewo w pou m ka rele w.

2. Put your shoes on so that we can go.

    Mete soulye w pou nou ale.

3. Hurry up so that we're not late.

    Prese vit pou nou pa anreta.

4. Move away so that we can get through.

    Rale kò w pou nou ka pase.

5. Take your clothes off so that the doctor may examine you.

    Retire rad ou pou doktè a egzaminen ou.

6. Close your eyes so that I may kiss you.

    Fèmen zye w pou m anbrase w.

7. Put your glasses on so that you can see better.

    Mete linèt ou pou ou ka wè mye.

8. Turn on the light so that I can see where I'm going.

    Limen limyè a pou m ka wè kote m prale.

Note:  I have used a lot of contractions in these sentences.

m contraction for mwen.

w contraction for ou

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what does pou mean

pou - for (preposition), so that, in order to


Mwen gen yon sipriz pou ou.
I have a surprise for you.


M'ap etidye di pou m kapap pase egzamen an
I'm study hard so that I may pass the exam.


Pou ou kapab sove, fòk ou kwè.
In order to be saved, you must believe.


"Pou" has also other meanings in Creole:
pou → pulse
pou → lice

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