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Unisex
Yu
Jade, universe
Origin
Chinese
Used in
zh
Origin and meaning of Yu
Yu is a Chinese unisex name that, depending on the character, can mean 'jade' (玉) — a precious stone symbolising virtue and nobility — or 'universe' (宇), 'rain', or 'abundance'. This wealth of meanings makes it highly versatile and present in countless Chinese compound names. Extremely widespread across the Chinese-speaking world, beyond it the name stays bound to Chinese language and imagery.
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