wū 乌
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Wu" is as follows: 1. According to the "New Book of Tang: Genealogy of Prime Ministers", in ancient times, Shaohao named officials after birds. There was an official named Wuniao, and his descendants took "Wu" as their surname. 2. According to the "Book of Song: Biography of Foreigners", during the Southern Song Dynasty, in the Kingdom of Anding, the king's surname was Wu. 3. It was changed from a compound surname of the ancient Xianbei ethnic group. According to the "Book of Wei: Records of Official Titles", during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Xianbei people in the Northern Wei Dynasty had a three - character surname Wushilan. After entering the Central Plains, they changed it to the Han surname Wu.
Famous Story
Wu Huo: A brave warrior in the State of Qin during the Warring States period, who could lift cauldrons. Wu Shi: A person in the Qin Dynasty, engaged in animal husbandry. He wanted to exchange his livestock for goods, and the king of the Rong tribe repaid him tenfold. Emperor Shi Huang of Qin ordered him to be treated as a feudal lord, and at that time, he attended court meetings with other ministers. Wu Zhiming: A senior official of the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period, who guarded the State of Song. When the Hua family in the State of Song rebelled, in the 20th year of Duke Zhao (613 BC), Hua Deng fled to the State of Wu and led the troops of Wu to rescue the Hua family the next year. Wu Zhiming advocated luring the enemy and engaging in close - combat to win with courage. The king of Qi followed his advice and won the battle. Wu Chongyin: With the courtesy name Baojun, he was from Zhangye in the Tang Dynasty. He came from a military background, was good at comforting soldiers, and treated his subordinates politely. At that time, famous scholars Shi Hong and Wen Zao were both recruited into his entourage.
Random Names With "乌"
Achieve feats and establish great undertakings, with a firm will.
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Radiant and upbeat
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As vast as the sky, open - minded and far - reaching.
As outstanding as a graceful tree, as ethereal as a cloud.
Exquisitely beautiful and gracefully charming.
With a dignified bearing and noble virtues.