Meaning: Jade, rain or delight with the cited Chinese characters
The story
Chinese Yu can be written 玉 / 雨 / 愉, associated with jade, rain or delight. Other characters can share the same romanization, so a family’s chosen written name determines its precise meaning.
Nicknames
- Yuyu
- Xiao Yu
Popularity
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
- Celestial
- Short
- Modern
- Works everywhere
Origins
Yu comes from Chinese.
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Flourishing or victory with the cited Chinese characters
Hao
Vastness or sky with the cited Chinese characters
Chen
Morning or a heavenly body, depending on the character
Guang
Light; brightness with the cited Chinese characters
Yuhang
Universe and sailing with the cited Chinese characters
Yao
Precious jade with the cited Chinese characters
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