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Liu

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Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage Chinese
Scripts 刘(Chinese) 劉(Traditional Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. LYO
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Meaning & History

From Chinese 刘 (liú) meaning "kill, destroy". This was the surname of Chinese emperors of the Han dynasty.

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Entry updated April 25, 2021

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