Keychain Liu Surname And Shield

Put your name on the empty banner above the shield. There will be no doubt about whose keys they are! Read Our Reviews on Keychains ★★★★★ "Custom Photo Keychain" Adding a picture and a phrase makes this the perfect keychain gift. The product delivered is exactly like you see online.. ★★★★★ "Satisfied" Great product - very reasonable for a custom one-off keychain. ★★★★★ "Awesome Job" I ordered a keychain for members of my family who lost a loved one. I couldn't have asked for a better job. It was crystal clear and the wording was as well. Received fairly quick. Family members absolutely loved them. Liu (刘 / 劉) is the fourth most common surname in mainland China and is shared by nearly 70 million people worldwide. Meaning and Etymology Original meaning: The character originally represented a type of battle-axe or weapon, with classical connotations of killing or destruction. Modern use: The martial meaning has faded, and the character is now used exclusively as a family name. Other characters: The romanisation "Liu" can also map to less common characters like 柳 (liǔ, meaning "willow") or 留 (liú, meaning "stay"). History and Origins Imperial lineage: The surname gained immense prestige and popularity as the royal family name of the Han dynasty, founded by Liu Bang (Emperor Gaozu).Legendary roots: One mythical origin traces the line back to Liu Lei, a descendant of Emperor Yao who was famed for taming dragons during the Xia dynasty. Fief origin: Another historical branch stems from the Zhou Dynasty, when an aristocrat was granted a fief named Liu in present-day Henan or Hebei province. Pronunciation and Variations Mandarin: Pronounced roughly as /ljuː/ or Liú. Dialects & Romanisation: Depending on regional dialects, the surname appears in alternative spellings such as Lau (Cantonese), Lieu or Liễu (Vietnamese), and Low.