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 graceful as a fine tree, as gentle as a cloud.
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As elegant as cinnamon, pure and refined beyond the vulgar.
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Establish military merits and fight bravely and skillfully.
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A noble man possesses lofty integrity and a broad mind.
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Be open and aboveboard, and have a bright future.
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Valiant and resolute, with lofty aspirations soaring like clouds.
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As vast as the celestial expanse, with lofty aspirations.
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As noble and pure as the osmanthus.