yǔ 禹
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Yu": It comes from the Yun surname and is derived from the name of a state. According to "Guangshao" and "Xingkao", the descendants of the Yun surname were enfeoffed in Yu, which was the State of Yu during the Spring and Autumn Period (located fifteen li north of present-day Linyi County, Shandong Province). Later, they removed the "yi" radical and became the Yu clan.
Famous Story
Xia Yu
Random Names With "禹"
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As elegant as cinnamon, pure and refined beyond the vulgar.
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Dainty and exquisitely small, as precious as a gem.
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Be open and aboveboard, and have a bright future.
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Like the gentle rain that moistens and nourishes, with a resplendent and glorious light.
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Exquisite in appearance and intelligent in mind, enjoying wealth and honor.
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As graceful as a fine tree, as gentle as a cloud.
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Outstanding and extraordinary
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Transcend oneself and rise above the vulgar.