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Zhou dynasty vassal state (c.1042 – 249 BC)
Lu (Chinese: 魯; c. 1042 – 249 BC) was a vassal state during the Zhou dynasty of ancient China located around modern southwest Shandong. Founded in the
Lu_(state)
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up LU, Lu, or lu in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Lu, Lü, or LU may refer to: Lu (duo), a Mexican band Lu (album) Character from Mike, Lu & Og Lupe
Lu
Lü (simplified Chinese: 吕; traditional Chinese: 呂; pinyin: Lǚ) was a Zhou dynasty vassal state in present-day central China in the early years of the Spring
Lü_(state)
Chinese merchant and politician of the Qin state (291–235 BCE)
Lü Buwei (291–235 BCE) was a Warring States period Chinese merchant and eventual late pre-imperial Qin state Chancellor. Originally an influential merchant
Lü_Buwei
Chinese philosopher (c. 551 – c. 479 BCE)
mourned for three years, as was the tradition. In Confucius's time, the state of Lu was headed by a ruling ducal house. Under the duke were three aristocratic
Confucius
5th-century BC Chinese engineer and inventor
as the Chinese Deity (Patron) of builders and contractors. Lu Ban was born in the state of Lu; a few sources claim he was born further to the west, in Dunhuang
Lu_Ban
Ruler of Chinese state of Lu from 722 to 712 BC
Duke Yin of Lu (Chinese: 魯隱公; pinyin: Lǔ Yǐn Gōng, died 30 November 712 BC), personal name Ji Xigu, was a duke of the Lu state, reigning from 722 to 712
Duke_Yin_of_Lu
Surname list
The surname originated from the ancient State of Lü. Lü Shang (fl. 11th century BC), the founder of the State of Qi, was the first person known to have
Lü_(surname)
Father of Confucius
Hé), was a scholar-official and military officer of the State of Lu. He was the son of the Lu political figure Bo Xia and the father of Kong Pi and Confucius
Shuliang_He
Chinese surname with character 卢/盧 (pinyin: Lú)
the Tang dynasty genealogy text Yuanhe Xing Zuan, the surname Lu 盧 originated in the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period, and descended from
Lu_(surname_盧)
Ruler of Lu
Duke Ai of Lu (Chinese: 魯哀公; pinyin: Lǔ Āi Gōng, died 468 BC) was a ruler of the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China. His
Duke_Ai_of_Lu
Chinese scholar (6th century BC)
Shaozheng Mao, was a Lu state Taifu in the 6th century BC. 'Shaozheng' is his official title while Mao is his given name. Some historical records document
Shaozheng_Mao
Chinese philosopher and logician (c. 470 – c. 391 BCE)
Mozi was a native of the state of Lu (modern Tengzhou, Shandong), although for a time he served as a minister in the state of Song. Similar to Confucius
Mozi
c. 1042–1039 BC war in Zhou dynasty China
the existence of two more loyalist states in Shandong at the time, Qi and Lu, but this is not supported by other textual or archaeological sources. After
Rebellion_of_the_Three_Guards
Ruler of Lu
Duke Xiang of Lu (Chinese: 魯襄公; pinyin: Lǔ Xiāng Gōng, 575 BC – 31 June 542 BC) was a ruler of the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient
Duke_Xiang_of_Lu
5th-century BC Chinese chronicle
classics since ancient times. The Annals is the official chronicle of the State of Lu, and covers a 242-year period from 722 to 481 BCE. It is the earliest
Spring_and_Autumn_Annals
Ruler of Chinese state of Lu from 711 to 694 BC
Duke Huan of Lu (Chinese: 魯桓公; pinyin: Lǔ Huán Gōng, died 14 April 694 BC), personal name Ji Yun or Ji Gui, was a ruler of the Lu state, reigning from
Duke_Huan_of_Lu
Confucian philosopher (c. 371 – c. 289 BC)
2016. China portal Biography portal Philosophy portal Cheng Yi (philosopher) Lu Jiuyuan Wang Yangming Mei, Yi Pao (1985). "Mencius", The New Encyclopedia
Mencius
Ruler of Lu
Zhuang of Lu (Chinese: 魯莊公; pinyin: Lǔ Zhuāng Gōng; 7 October 706 BC – 11 August 662 BC), personal name Ji Tong (姬同), was a duke of the Lu state during the
Duke_Zhuang_of_Lu
2011 novel by Marie Lu
written by American author Marie Lu. It is the first book in the Legend series followed by Prodigy, Champion, and Rebel. Lu draws inspiration from events
Legend_(Lu_novel)
Chinese philosopher (c. 521–481 BC)
to as Master Yan or Yanzi. Yan Hui was a native of the state of Lu. His father Yan Wuyou (Yan Lu) was one of the earliest disciples of Confucius. Yan Hui
Yan_Hui
Disciple of Confucius (542–480 BC)
years younger than Confucius. He was from Bian (卞), a region in the State of Lu that was known for the bravery of its men. He was a yeren, a native inhabitant
Zhong_You
Ruler of Lu
Duke Xuan of Lu (Chinese: 魯宣公; pinyin: Lǔ Xuān Gōng; died 26 September 591 BC), personal name Ji Tui, was a duke of the Lu state, reigning from 608 BC
Duke_Xuan_of_Lu
Duchess of Lu
Jiang (Chinese: 文姜; died 673 BC) was a princess of the State of Qi and duchess of the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period of ancient China.
Wen_Jiang
Three aristocratic clans dominating the ancient state of Lu
three Chinese aristocratic clans, all descendants of Duke Huan of Lu, in the State of Lu, which dominated the government affairs, displacing the power of
Three_Huan
Chinese philosopher, grandson of Confucius (c. 481 – 402 BCE)
archeological discovery providing new insight into Zisi's teaching. Duke Mu of Lu Asks Zisi 《魯穆公問子思》, a Guodian text relating about the concept of the "loyal
Zisi
Leading disciple of Confucius (born 522 BC)
State of Lu, he repelled an invasion from the neighbouring State of Qi. His influence in Lu facilitated the return of Confucius to his native state after
Ran_Qiu
King of Chinese state of Chu from 262 to 238 BC
state from 262 BC to 238 BC. King Kaolie succeeded his father, King Qingxiang, who died in 263 BC. In 249 BC, King Kaolie invaded and annexed the Lu state
King_Kaolie_of_Chu
Ancient Chinese political subdivision
established during Qin Shi Huang's reign on the former territories of Lu state. In early Western Han, it was part of the Kingdom of Chu, a vassal kingdom/principality
Lu_Commandery
Chinese philosopher and disciple of Confucius (505–435 BC)
years younger than Confucius. He was a native of South Wu City in the State of Lu, and was the son of Zeng Dian, one of the earliest disciples of Confucius
Zengzi
Chinese novelist and essayist (1881–1936)
Lu Xun (Chinese: 魯迅; pinyin: Lǔ Xùn, [lù ɕŷn]; 25 September 1881 – 19 October 1936), pen name of Zhou Shuren, born Zhou Zhangshou, was a Chinese writer
Lu_Xun
Dynastic conflict in the state of Qi (643–642 BCE)
in March 642 BC. Wukui, on the other side, had won the support of the state of Lu, which sent an expeditionary army in order to aid him against the invaders
War_of_Qi's_succession
Canadian basketball player (born 1999)
Twitter reacts after seeing Lu Dort's defense on James Harden". OKC Thunder Wire. August 22, 2020. Retrieved August 25, 2020. "Lu Dort is the highest-effort
Luguentz_Dort
Chinese politician
Liuxia Hui (柳下惠). He was governor of the District of Liuxia (柳下) in the Lu State. He was a man of eminent virtue, and is said on one occasion to have held
Liuxia_Hui
Chinese warlord and general (died 199)
Lü Bu (pronunciation; died 7 February 199), courtesy name Fengxian, was a Chinese general and warlord who lived during the late Eastern Han dynasty. Originally
Lü_Bu
Prominent disciple of Confucius (522–458 BC)
mourning period after the death of a parent. Zai Yu was a native of State of Lu. He was considered as the most eloquent speaker among Confucius' disciples
Zai_Yu
Branch of Chinese traditional cuisine native to Shandong province
traditional Chinese: 山東菜; pinyin: Shāndōngcài), more commonly known in Chinese as Lu cuisine (魯菜), is one of the Eight Culinary Traditions of Chinese cuisine and
Shandong_cuisine
Ruler of Lu
Duke Wen of Lu (Chinese: 魯文公; pinyin: Lǔ Wén Gōng; died 19 January 609 BC), personal name Ji Xing, was a duke of Lu state, ruling from 626 BC to 609 BC
Duke Wen of Lu (Spring and Autumn period)
Duke_Wen_of_Lu_(Spring_and_Autumn_period)
Surname list
son of Lu (state) Gong Shi (公石) clan from ruler Ji Ban (子般) son of Lu (state) Gong Sun (公孫) clan from royal Zi Chan (子產, 子产) of Zheng (state) 袁义达, 张诚
Gong_(surname)
Ruler of Lu
Duke Xi of Lu (Chinese: 魯僖公; pinyin: Lǔ Xī Gōng; died 17 November 627 BC), personal name Ji Shen, was a ruler of Lu state, reigning from 659 BC to 627
Duke_Xi_of_Lu
Chinese lady in waiting (504–577)
Lu Lingxuan (陸令萱) (504 - 577) was a lady in waiting in the palace of the Chinese Northern Qi dynasty. As she served as the wet nurse to the emperor Gao
Lu_Lingxuan
Prominent disciple of Confucius (536 – c. 487 BCE)
Confucian text The Twenty-four Filial Exemplars. Min Sun was a native of the State of Lu. According to Sima Qian, he was fifteen years younger than Confucius
Min_Sun
Chinese actress (born 1999)
Lu Yuxiao (Chinese: 卢昱晓; pinyin: Lú Yùxiǎo, born September 27, 1999), or Irene Lu, is a Chinese actress. She gained popularity for playing the role of
Lu_Yuxiao
685 BCE battle in China
return to Qi from his exile in the state of Ju (莒). This news also reached the state of Lu, however; when Duke Zhuang of Lu heard that Wuzhi had been killed
Battle_of_Qianshi
Ruler of Lu
died 6 October 662 BC), personal name Ji Ban (姬般), was a ruler of the Lu state. He is generally known in historiography as Ziban due to his reign being
Ziban
Ruler of Lu
Duke Yi of Lu, personal name Ji Xi, was a ruler of the Lu state, succeeding his father Duke Wu. Despite being the younger son of Duke Wu, he was made heir
Duke_Yi_of_Lu
Type of matrix factorization
In numerical analysis and linear algebra, lower–upper (LU) decomposition or factorization factors a matrix as the product of a lower triangular matrix
LU_decomposition
Chinese scholar
Lu Jiuyuan (Chinese: 陸九淵; pinyin: Lù Jiǔyuān; 1139–1192), or Lu Xiangshan (陸象山; Lù Xiàngshān), was a Chinese philosopher and writer who founded the school
Lu_Jiuyuan
Ancient small Chinese state (1046–414 BC)
state during the reign of Goujian Teng was a vassal of the Lu state, and is famed as the birthplace of the Chinese philosopher Mozi and architect Lu Ban
Teng_(state)
Ruler of Lu
Duke Min of Lu (Chinese: 魯閔公; pinyin: Lǔ Mǐn Gōng; died 7 September 660 BC), personal name Ji Qi, was a duke of the Lu state. He ruled from 661 BC to 660
Duke_Min_of_Lu
Ruler of Lu
Duke You of Lu (died 974 BC or 975 BC), personal name Ji Zai (姬宰) or Yi (懌), was the fourth ruler of the Lu state, reigning for a total of 14 years. He
Duke_You_of_Lu
Chinese diplomat (born 1964)
Lu Shaye (Chinese: 卢沙野; born October 1964) is a Chinese diplomat who has served as the Special Representative of the Chinese Government for European Affairs
Lu_Shaye
American diplomat (born 1966)
Donald Lu (born 1966) is a United States diplomat who had served as Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs from 2021 to 2025
Donald_Lu
American physicist and astronaut (born 1963)
Edward Tsang Lu (Chinese: 盧傑; pinyin: Lú Jié; born July 1, 1963) is an American physicist and former NASA astronaut. He flew on two Space Shuttle flights
Ed_Lu
Ruler of State of Lu
by his posthumous name as the Duke Tai of Lu (魯太公), was the founder of the Lu state, a dynastic vassal state of the Zhou dynasty. Born into the royal Ji
Bo_Qin
Empress of Han China from 202 to 195 BC, regent from 195 to 180 BC
Lü Zhi (241 BC – 18 August 180 BC), courtesy name Exu (娥姁), and commonly known as Empress Lü (traditional Chinese: 呂后; simplified Chinese: 吕后; pinyin:
Empress_Lü
Eastern Wu general and politician (183-245)
Lu Xun (183 – 19 March 245), courtesy name Boyan, also sometimes called Lu Yi, was a Chinese military general and politician of the state of Eastern Wu
Lu_Xun_(Eastern_Wu)
Acquaintance of Cao Cao
the foundation of the state of Cao Wei in the Three Kingdoms period of China. According to historical sources, Cao Cao killed Lü Boshe's family in 189
Lü_Boshe
Chinese surnames with the romanization "Lu"
Depending on the character, it may be spelled Lú, Lǔ, or Lù when pinyin tone diacritics are used. Lu 盧 and Lu 陸 are the most common: both are among the 100
Lu_(surname)
East Asian ethnic group
with 根牟 Genmou, an Eastern Yi nation conquered by the Lu state in the 9th year of Duke Xuan of Lu's reign (600 BCE). "Main Data of the Seventh National
Mongols
Country in Western Europe
Kreins (2003), p. 84 "The First World War: German Occupation and State Crisis". Luxembourg.lu. 9 January 2024. Archived from the original on 24 January 2024
Luxembourg
Taiwanese politician (born 1944)
Lu Hsiu-lien (Chinese: 呂秀蓮; pinyin: Lǚ Xiùlián; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Lū Siù-liân; born 7 June 1944), also known by her English name Annette, is a Taiwanese politician
Annette_Lu
645 BC battle in China
the one of Lu led Gongsu Ao. Also known as Meng Mubo, he was a senior official of Lu, the son of Prince Qingfu and grandson of Duke Huan of Lu. From Kuang
Battle_of_Loulin
Para-Mongolic ancient people
with 根牟 Genmou, an Eastern Yi nation conquered by the Lu state in the 9th year of Duke Xuan of Lu's reign (600 BCE). Grousset, Rene (1970). The Empire of
Xianbei
Chinese general serving warlord Cao Cao (169–222)
the Chancellor of Lu State (魯國相) after following Lü Bu to Xu Province. Since Lu State was a commandery-level state in Xu Province, Lü Bu must be in charge
Zhang_Liao
Disciple of Confucius (born 512 BC)
49 years younger. He was born in Wucheng (Wu City) in the State of Lu, Confucius' native state. Tantai was known for being exceedingly ugly, and Confucius
Tantai_Mieming
Grand Duke of Luxembourg from 2000 to 2025
Grand Duke | Cour grand-ducale". monarchie.lu. Retrieved 19 November 2024. "Membres depuis 1857". Council of State of Luxembourg (in French). Retrieved 9
Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Henri,_Grand_Duke_of_Luxembourg
Topics referred to by the same term
in the Netherlands Waterloo, Ontario, shortened as 'Loo or "The 'Loo" Lu (state), birthplace of Confucius (transliteration as used e.g. in translations
Loo
Duke of Qi from 697 BC to 686 BC
Lü Zhu'er, was a ruler of the Qi state. He succeeded his father, Duke Xi, and reigned from 697 BC to 686 BC. Although under Duke Xiang the Qi state conquered
Duke_Xiang_of_Qi
Public university in Beaumont, Texas, US
Lamar University (Lamar or LU) is a public university in Beaumont, Texas, United States. Lamar has been a member of the Texas State University System since
Lamar_University
Chinese military general during the Western Han dynasty
Lu Bode (Chinese: 路博德; pinyin: Lù Bódé; Wade–Giles: Lu Po-te; fl. 119 BC–?) was a Chinese military general during the Western Han dynasty. Lu was from
Lu_Bode
Ruler of Lu
Duke Yang of Lu (died 988 BC or 989 BC), personal name Ji Xi, was the third ruler of the Lu state, a dynastic vassal state of the Zhou dynasty. He was
Duke_Yang_of_Lu
Surname list
descendants were given the surname Jiang (疆). During the Zhou dynasty, in the Lu (state), those with the surname Ji (姬) or of the family Gongsun Jiang (公孙强) took
Jiang_(surname)
Ruler of Lu
Duke Wu of Lu, personal name Ji Ao, was a duke of the Lu state. He succeeded his brother, Duke Shen. In spring of the ninth year of his reign, he paid
Duke_Wu_of_Lu
Warload of Western Chu of China (c. 232–202 BC)
former state of Chu, Xiang Yu rebelled against the Qin dynasty under the command of his uncle Xiang Liang, and was granted the title of "Duke of Lu" (魯公)
Xiang_Yu
Surname list
Cirgote (奇尔果特) was reduced to Qi (奇). During the middle Zhou dynasty, Lu (state)'s Ji (姬) family took the surname Qi (奇). In Korea, it is romanized as
Qi_(surname)
Ruler of Lu
of Lu (Chinese: 魯成公; pinyin: Lǔ Chéng Gōng; died 20 July 573 BC), personal name Ji Heigong, was a ruler of the Lu state. A son of Duke Xuan of Lu and
Duke_Cheng_of_Lu
Chinese-Australian religious leader (1959–2021)
Richard Jun Hong Lu (Chinese: 盧軍宏; pinyin: Lú Jūnhóng, 4 August 1959 – 10 November 2021), also known as Lu Tai Zhang (盧台長, lit. Master Lu) by his followers
Jun_Hong_Lu
Lu-gong-wang Liu Yu Prince of Lu 劉餘; 魯恭王, historical figure of Lu state. Lu Jia Lu Jia 陆贾 (240 ?–170 v.Chr.), Western Han statesman and scholar. Lu Jiuling
Glossary of Chinese philosophy
Glossary_of_Chinese_philosophy
Shan state under Burma and China, 1180–1950
Chiang Hung, also called Moeng Lü or Sipsong Panna, was a Tai Lü kingdom located in present-day Xishuangbanna, China. Its capital was the city of Chiang
Chiang_Hung
Chinese American investor and businessman (born 1966)
Li Lu (Chinese: 李录; born April 6, 1966) is a Chinese-born American value investor, businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder and chairman of Himalaya
Li_Lu
Emperor of Yuan Dynasty from 1311 to 1320
granddaughter of Wonjong of Goryeo Unknown Kökelün, Grand Princess of Lü State (闊闊倫 魯國公主), 1st daughter Married Duoluben Küregen, one of the descendants
Ayurbarwada_Buyantu_Khan
Writer of the Guliang Zhuan
Guliang Chi was an educator and philosopher of the State of Lu and disciple of Confucius and Bu Shang. He transmitted the Spring and Autumn Annals to
Guliang_Chi
Empress consort of the Song dynasty
Taizong of Song (15 November 976 – 8 May 997) Lady of Lu State (鲁国夫人; from 991) Lady of Qin State (秦国夫人; from 996) During the reign of Emperor Zhenzong (8
Empress_Guo_(Zhenzong)
Ruler of Lu
Duke Kao of Lu (died 994 BC or 995 BC), personal name Ji Qiu, was the second duke of the Lu state, a dynastic vassal state of the Zhou dynasty. He was
Duke_Kao_of_Lu
2025 film by Gore Verbinski
Verbinski and written by Matthew Robinson. The film stars Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno
Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die
Good_Luck,_Have_Fun,_Don't_Die
period's name derives from the Spring and Autumn Annals, a chronicle of the state of Lu between 722 and 479 BCE, which tradition associates with Confucius (551–479
Family tree of Chinese monarchs (Spring and Autumn period)
Family_tree_of_Chinese_monarchs_(Spring_and_Autumn_period)
Emperor of Jin China from 1161 to 1189
ISSN 1059-3152. Tao (1976), p. 107. Also known as Princess Supreme of Lu State Lee, Lily; Wiles, Sue, eds. (2015). Biographical Dictionary of Chinese
Emperor_Shizong_of_Jin
Senegalese-American singer (born 1973)
Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam (born April 16, 1973), known professionally as Akon (/ˈeɪkɔːn/ AY-kawn), is a Senegalese-American
Akon
Disciple of Confucius (born 544 BC)
and Min Sun, in terms of moral conduct. Ran Geng was a native of the State of Lu, and was only seven years younger than Confucius. He was from the same
Ran_Geng
Chinese politician
Lu Zhiyuan (Chinese: 陆治原; born August 1964) is a Chinese politician, currently serving as the minister of Civil Affairs. He previously served as the party
Lu_Zhiyuan
Mexican musical group (2002–07)
Lu was a Mexican pop duo formed by Mario Sandoval and Paty Cantú, both from Guadalajara, Mexico. The sound of their music is similar to Aleks Syntek's
Lu_(duo)
5th century BC disciple of Confucius
gave the student his niece in marriage. Nangong Kuo was a native of the state of Lu. His dates of birth and death are not known. The Analects (14.5) records
Nangong Kuo (disciple of Confucius)
Nangong_Kuo_(disciple_of_Confucius)
American spy thriller television series
Fogel and David Iserson for Peacock, and starring Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson. The series premiered on January 15, 2026, and received positive
Ponies_(TV_series)
Chinese scholar, official and general (140s?–192)
192. Lu Zhi's youngest son, Lu Yu (183 - April 257), later served in the state of Cao Wei during the Three Kingdoms period. Lu Yu had 2 sons: Lu Qin (died
Lu_Zhi_(Han_dynasty)
2020 fantasy novel by Andrea Stewart
see." S. Qiouyi Lu stated that the book "explores three interrelated themes that feed into one another: empire, agency, and identity." Lu states that the
The_Bone_Shard_Daughter
Sixth-generation descendent of Confucius
sixth-generation descendent of the philosopher Confucius, native to the State of Lu. He is primarily known for his debates with Gongsun Long on his White
Kong_Chuan
Indian businessman (born 1955)
chairman and managing director of LuLu Group International, which owns the LuLu Hypermarket chain worldwide and LuLu International Shopping Mall. With
M._A._Yusuff_Ali
Marquis of Jianchang (213-232)
Sun Lü (213 – February or March 232), courtesy name Zizhi, was a noble and military general of the state of Eastern Wu in the Three Kingdoms period of
Sun_Lü
Chinese family name
royal surname of the Zhou royal family. Lu Ban (507–440 BC), carpenter, engineer and inventor of the state of Lu Lu Su (172–217), politician and diplomat
Lu_(surname_魯)
LU STATE
LU STATE
Girl/Female
Indian
A narrator of Hadith
Surname or Lastname
English, Scottish, and Indian (southern states)
English, Scottish, and Indian (southern states) : variant spelling of Matthew. It is found as a personal name among Christians in India, and in the U.S. is used as a family name among families from southern India.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : patronymic from Jeffrey.The third U.S. president, author of the Declaration of Independence, and VA statesman Thomas Jefferson relates in his memoirs a family tradition that he was descended from Welsh stock on his father’s side, while noting the relative infrequency of the name Jefferson in Wales. It is a characteristically northern English name. A Jefferson was among the burgesses who attended the first representative assembly at Jamestown, VA, in 1619.
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Anglia)
English (mainly East Anglia) : habitational name from Lyng in Norfolk, so named from Old English hlinc ‘hillside’, or from either of two places in Norfolk and Lincolnshire named Ling, from Old Norse lyng ‘ling’, ‘heather’. There is also a Lyng in Somerset, so named from Old English lengen ‘long place’.German : variant of Link.Chinese : from a word meaning ‘ice’. In ancient times, the imperial palace was able to enjoy ice in the summer by storing winter ice in a cellar, entrusting its care to an official called the iceman. This post was once filled during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc) by a descendant of Kang Shu, the eighth son of Wen Wang, who had been granted the state of Wei soon after the establishment of the Zhou dynasty. Descendants of this particular iceman adopted the word for ice, ling, as their surname.
Surname or Lastname
English and Scottish
English and Scottish : status name or occupational name from Middle English, Old French maresc(h)al ‘marshal’. The term is of Germanic origin (compare Old High German marah ‘horse’, ‘mare’ + scalc ‘servant’). Originally it denoted a man who looked after horses, but by the heyday of medieval surname formation it denoted on the one hand one of the most important servants in a great household (in the royal household a high official of state, one with military responsibilities), and on the other a humble shoeing smith or farrier. It was also an occupational name for a medieval court officer responsible for the custody of prisoners. An even wider range of meanings is found in some other languages: compare for example Polish Marszałek (see Marszalek). The surname is also borne by Jews, presumably as an Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.As the fourth chief justice of the U.S., John Marshall (1755–1835) was the principal architect in consolidating and defining the powers of the Supreme Court. He was a descendant of John Marshall of Ireland, who settled in Culpeper Co., VA, sometime before 1655.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the medieval female personal name Mal(le), pet form of Mary (see Marie).Indian (northern states) : Hindu name found in several communities, from Sanskrit malla ‘strongman’, ‘wrestler’.
Surname or Lastname
Chinese
Chinese : there are two sources for this character for Wen, which also means ‘warm’. One is a territory named Wen, and the other an area named Wenyi. Descendants of rulers of these areas adopted Wen as their surname.Chinese : from a character that also means ‘literature’. Its origin, however, is from the given name of an ancient personage called Wen.Chinese : from a character that also means ‘hear’. During the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc), in the state of Lu there existed a man who has a supplementary name, Wenren. His descendants adopted the first character of his name, Wen, as their surname.English : unexplained.
Surname or Lastname
Chinese
Chinese : variant of Wen 2.Chinese : from a character in the personal name of Hu Gongman, a retainer of Wu Wang. After the latter established the Zhou dynasty in 1122 bc, he granted the state of Chen to Hu Gongman, whose descendants adopted the second character of his given name, Man, as their surname. This character also means ‘Manchurian’, but the name does not appear to be related to this meaning.Chinese : variant of Wen 3.Chinese : variant of Wan 1.English and Jewish : variant spelling of Mann.Dutch : from Middle Dutch man ‘man’, ‘husband’, ‘vassal’, ‘arbiter’.French : from the Germanic personal name Manno (see Mann 2).Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from the personal name Man, derived from Yiddish ‘man’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : of uncertain origin; possibly from a reduced form of the personal name Dominick.Chinese : from the name of Meng Mingshi, a senior minister of the state of Qin in the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc). His descendants adopted the first character of his given name, which means ‘bright’, as their surname.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.According to family lore, this name was brought to the southern States by a certain Isaac I. Kirksey in the second half of the 17th century. He is believed to have been born in about 1660, probably in one of the midland counties of England.
Boy/Male
Australian, Chinese, French, German
Deer
Surname or Lastname
Indian (northern states)
Indian (northern states) : Hindu name meaning ‘lamp’, from Sanskrit dīpa. It occurs commonly as the final element of compound personal names, e.g. in Kuldeep ‘light of the family’. Subsequently, it appears to have evolved into a surname.English : presumably from the adjective deep, either a topographic name for someone who lived in a deep valley, or perhaps a nickname for a ‘deep’, thoughtful person.
Girl/Female
Muslim
A narrator of Hadith
Surname or Lastname
English
English : status name from Middle English frankelin ‘franklin’, a technical term of the feudal system, from Anglo-Norman French franc ‘free’ (see Frank 2) + the Germanic suffix -ling. The status of the franklin varied somewhat according to time and place in medieval England; in general, he was a free man and a holder of fairly extensive areas of land, a gentleman ranked above the main body of minor freeholders but below a knight or a member of the nobility.The surname is also borne by Jews, in which case it represents an Americanized form of one or more like-sounding Jewish surnames.In modern times, this has been used to Americanize François, the French form of Francis.The American statesman and scientist Benjamin Franklin (1706–90) was the son of Josiah Franklin, a chandler (dealer in soap and candles), who had emigrated in about 1682 from Ecton, Northamptonshire, to Boston, MA, where his son was born.
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English and Scottish
English and Scottish : occupational name for a stonemason, Middle English, Old French mas(s)on. Compare Machen. Stonemasonry was a hugely important craft in the Middle Ages.Italian (Veneto) : from a short form of Masone.French : from a regional variant of maison ‘house’.George Mason (1725–92), the American colonial statesman who framed the VA Bill of Rights and Constitution, which was used as a model by Thomas Jefferson when drafting the Declaration of Independence, was a VA planter, fourth in descent from George Mason (?1629–?86), a royalist soldier of the English Civil War who had received land grants in VA. As well as being prominent in the affairs of VA, the family also produced the first governor of MI.
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English and French
English and French : nickname for a tall person, from Old English lang, long, Old French long ‘long’, ‘tall’ (equivalent to Latin longus).Irish (Ulster (Armagh) and Munster) : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Longáin (see Langan).Chinese : from the name of an official treasurer called Long, who lived during the reign of the model emperor Shun (2257–2205 bc). his descendants adopted this name as their surname. Additionally, a branch of the Liu clan (see Lau 1), descendants of Liu Lei, who supposedly had the ability to handle dragons, was granted the name Yu-Long (meaning roughly ‘resistor of dragons’) by the Xia emperor Kong Jia (1879–1849 bc). Some descendants later simplified Yu-Long to Long and adopted it as their surname.Chinese : there are two sources for this name. One was a place in the state of Lu in Shandong province during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc). The other source is the Xiongnu nationality, a non-Han Chinese people.Chinese : variant of Lang.Cambodian : unexplained.
Girl/Female
Muslim/Islamic
She was a narrator of Hadith
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the Middle English personal name Hann + the hypocoristic suffix -cok, which was commonly added to personal names (see Cocke).Dutch : from Middle Dutch hanecoc ‘winkle’, ‘periwinkle’ (a type of shellfish), probably a metonymic occupational name for someone who gathered and sold shellfish.Thomas Hancock, the uncle of Declaration of Independence signatory John Hancock (1736/7–93), was among the foremost of 18th-century American businessmen. He was a descendant of Nathaniel Hancock, who was known to have been in Cambridge, MA, as early as 1634. Born in Braintree, MA, John Hancock was president of the Second Continental Congress and the first governor of the state of MA.
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English
English : habitational name from the city of Lincoln, so named from an original British name Lindo- ‘lake’ + Latin colonia ‘settlement’, ‘colony’. The place was an important administrative center during the Roman occupation of Britain and in the Middle Ages it was a center for the manufacture of cloth, including the famous ‘Lincoln green’.Abraham Lincoln (1809–65), 16th president of the United States, was the son of an illiterate laborer, descended from a certain Samuel Lincoln, who had emigrated from England to MA in 1637.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
She was a Narrator of Hadith
LU STATE
LU STATE
Boy/Male
Indian
Good mannered
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Cloud; Rainy Clouds
Boy/Male
Indian, Marathi
Meaning of Geeta
Boy/Male
Indian
The Sun
Girl/Female
Muslim
Perfect, Complete
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Extremely Intelligent; Very Clever
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Tamil
Swan; Inteligent
Girl/Female
Indian, Sanskrit
Fearless; Brave; Courageous
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Attention to Details; Keen-eyed
Girl/Female
Tamil
LU STATE
LU STATE
LU STATE
LU STATE
LU STATE
adv.
In a stately manner.
a.
Without state or pomp.
a.
Full of state; stately.
n.
The qualifications, duties, or employments of a statesman.
adv.
At stated times; regularly.
pl.
of Statesman
superl.
Evincing state or dignity; lofty; majestic; grand; as, statelymanners; a stately gait.
a.
Having the manner or wisdom of statesmen; becoming a statesman.
n.
The principal gold coin of ancient Grece. It varied much in value, the stater best known at Athens being worth about £1 2s., or about $5.35. The Attic silver tetradrachm was in later times called stater.
n.
The quality or state of being stately.
n.
The building in which a State legislature holds its sessions; a State capitol.
pl.
of Stateswoman
n.
The condition of being a State; as, a territory seeking Statehood.
n. & v. t.
See Loo.
n.
One who states.
n.
One versed in politics, or one who dabbles in state affairs.
n.
The act of stating, reciting, or presenting, orally or in paper; as, to interrupt a speaker in the statement of his case.
a.
Becoming a statesman.
n.
That which is stated; a formal embodiment in language of facts or opinions; a narrative; a recital.