lù 路
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Lu" is as follows: 1. It originated from the Ji clan and was based on the name of a state. According to the "Table of Prime Ministers' Lineages in the Book of Tang", Xuan Yuan, the son of Emperor Zhi, was in Zhonglu during the time of Emperor Yao. It became a vassal state during the Xia Dynasty, and the descendants took the name of the state, "Lu", as their surname. 2. It originated from the Jiang clan. According to the "Yuanhe Compilation of Surnames", there was the state of Luzi during the Spring and Autumn Period, which was located in Lushan County of Shangdang (in the Tang Dynasty). The descendants took "Lu" as their surname. Refer to the entry on the "Lu" surname. Also, according to the "Annotations to the List of Surnames for Quick Memorization", "Lu" is the name of a river (now the Zhuozhang River in Shanxi). The county (i.e., Lushan County) was named after it, and the residents there took it as their surname. 3. It was changed from a compound surname of the ancient Xianbei people. According to the "Records of Official Titles in the Book of Wei", during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Northern Wei had the three - character surname "Moluzhen" of the tribes from the north of the Great Wall. After moving into the Central Plains, they changed their surname to "Lu".
Famous Story
### Lu Zhen Zi Fafa, a native of Xiangtan in the Song Dynasty. He passed the imperial examination during the Chunhua period (AD 990 - 994) and successively held positions such as Grand Master of the Imperial Academy and Left Remonstrant. Lu Zhen's literary works were elegant, especially his excellent command of ci - poems, filled with many memorable lines. During the imperial examination, Emperor Taizong of the Song Dynasty set the topic of "The Essay of Random Utterances Emerging", and there were hundreds of examinees. Even well - known scholars found it difficult. At that time, Lu Zhen was not well - known, but his essay was rich in allusions, which won high praise from Emperor Taizong. ### Lu Bode A native of Pingzhou, Xihe Commandery in the Western Han Dynasty. He served as the太守 of Youbeiping. He made great contributions when he accompanied Huo Qubing on expeditions and was conferred the title of Marquis of Fuli. Later, he was appointed as General Fubo and defeated the Nanyue Kingdom.
Random Names With "路"
Brave and fearless, with a firm will.
With a lofty and imposing manner, looking extraordinary and distinguished.
As noble and pure as the cassia twig.
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With an imposing manner and an extraordinary bearing.
As pure as a beautiful jade.
The osmanthus emits fragrance and the orchid spreads aroma.
Passionate as fire and gentle and refined.