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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Outstanding and extraordinary
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The lofty mountains stand upright, firm and steady.
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Wise and outstanding
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As vast as the celestial expanse, with lofty aspirations.
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Establish military merits and fight bravely and skillfully.
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Exquisite in appearance and intelligent in mind, enjoying wealth and honor.
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The blessings are profound, and the spirit is exuberant.
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Transcend oneself and rise above the vulgar.