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The baby name Liu is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin: Liú (pinyin, 2nd tone), IPA [ljóu], approx 'lee-oh' or quick 'lyo'; Cantonese: Lau (Jyutping lau4), approx 'low/lao'..

Liu is Chinese in Origin.

Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Chinese
Pronunciation: Mandarin: Liú (pinyin, 2nd tone), IPA [ljóu], approx 'lee-oh' or quick 'lyo'; Cantonese: Lau (Jyutping lau4), approx 'low/lao'.

What is the meaning of the name Liu ?

The baby name Liu is a Unisex name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced Mandarin: Liú (pinyin, 2nd tone), IPA [ljóu], approx 'lee-oh' or quick 'lyo'; Cantonese: Lau (Jyutping lau4), approx 'low/lao'..

Liu is Chinese in Origin.

Liu is the standard pinyin romanization of several Chinese names. Most commonly it represents the surname 刘/劉 (Liú), one of China’s largest lineages and the imperial clan of the Han dynasty under Liu Bang. The character’s literary sense once related to “to kill/cleave,” but as a family name it functions semantically neutral. The surname appears across East Asia in Sino-Xenic forms: Cantonese Lau, Korean Ryu/Yoo (류/유), Japanese Ryū, and Vietnamese Lưu; diaspora spellings include Liou, Lew, and Liew.

As a given name in roman letters, Liu may reflect different characters and tones, yielding distinct meanings: Liǔ (柳, “willow”), Liú (琉, “glassy gem; lapidary”), Liú (留, “to stay/keep”), or Liù (六, “six”). Usage is unisex and often chosen for nature imagery (柳) or auspicious symbolism. Tone marks are rarely written in Western contexts, so the exact character is usually confirmed in Chinese script.

Liu has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Liu

Liu Shaoqi Politician · Born 1898 · People's Republic of China Liu Shaoqi was a prominent Chinese politician who served as the President of the People's Republic of China from 1959 to 1968. He played a key role in the Chinese Communist Party and was instrumental in the implementation of socialist policies during his tenure. Liu's political career ended abruptly during the Cultural Revolution, where he was purged from the party and later died under harsh conditions. Liu Fang Musician · Born 1974 · People's Republic of China Liu Fang is a musician from the People's Republic of China, born in 1974. She is most famous for her mastery of the pipa, a traditional Chinese string instrument. Her performances often include pieces like 'Ambush from Ten Sides' and 'The Moon is High'.

Celebrity babies named Liu

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Liu Kang Jackie Chan film director ★★★★★

Liu – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CN 0 #16 83 3,857
MV Girls 0 #27 9 2,021
CN Boys 0 #28 845 9,639
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
CN Girls 0 #35 853 8,829
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
TW 0 #59 42 4,523
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
LT 0 #87 2 949
TW Boys 0 #93 200 7,111
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
BN Girls 0 #109 6 5,459
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
TW Girls 0 #121 176 8,139
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
ID Boys 0 #127 9 4,130
BN Boys 0 #133 7 6,332
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
SG 0 #144 132 11,010
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
SG Girls 0 #165 694 18,916
HU Boys 0 #171 4 3,954
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
MO Boys 0 #187 37 5,842
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
HK Boys 0 #189 677 12,905
MO Girls 0 #192 60 7,056
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
LT Girls 0 #194 7 1,904
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
HK Girls 0 #208 711 16,104
HK 0 #217 142 8,483
LU Boys 0 #217 4 4,970
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
SG Boys 0 #229 712 17,960
JP Girls 0 #230 16 6,592
AO Boys 0 #231 12 5,568
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
NA Boys 0 #252 2 6,830
AL Boys 0 #258 41 5,122
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
MY 0 #282 49 12,352
JP Boys 0 #283 15 7,909
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
QA Girls 0 #303 14 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
PT Boys 0 #358 10 7,951
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
GH Boys 0 #360 2 8,138
MU Girls 0 #361 2 8,539
PH Boys 0 #366 18 11,440
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
OM Girls 0 #387 10 15,987
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
France Girls 2020 #392 3 3,215
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
AR Boys 0 #454 14 7,628
SD Boys 0 #461 6 10,523
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
PA Boys 0 #470 12 9,305
PA Girls 0 #472 10 9,861
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Girls 0 #476 23 11,913
RU Boys 0 #492 14 12,621
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #522 4 11,303
AE Girls 0 #527 27 20,968
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
PS Boys 0 #557 5 10,655
KW Girls 0 #558 4 19,177
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BO Boys 0 #578 15 9,244
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
BD Boys 0 #598 8 10,045
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #627 4 8,289
CL Boys 0 #645 21 13,390
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IQ Boys 0 #652 16 13,071
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
IT 0 #688 27 4,183
MY Girls 0 #692 314 24,821
BR Boys 0 #699 53 12,213
QA Boys 0 #736 8 18,093
KW Boys 0 #755 15 18,755
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
MY Boys 0 #769 357 25,439
Germany Girls 0 #806 33 4,949
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
PE Boys 0 #840 39 14,506
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
EG Boys 0 #871 16 15,035
OM Boys 0 #872 10 17,948
BR Girls 0 #883 59 12,708
Spain Boys 0 #886 45 5,610
CO Boys 0 #905 16 15,656
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
PE Girls 0 #909 35 14,861
NL Boys 0 #921 31 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #923 30 5,697
NL Girls 0 #928 28 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #929 55 5,561
NG Boys 0 #938 14 16,906
MX Boys 0 #963 20 16,355
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,007 8 25,931
IN Boys 0 #1,038 2 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,048 45 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,056 23 16,140
DZ 0 #1,163 14 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,169 10 25,619
IT Girls 0 #1,188 260 9,415
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,229 8 25,928
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,260 8 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,266 206 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,555 60 28,008

Liu is popular in 78 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
AF
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AO

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People also ask about Liu

Liu is a unisex name, given to both boys and girls.
Liu is a one syllable name, pronounced Mandarin: Liú (pinyin, 2nd tone), IPA [ljóu], approx 'lee-oh' or quick 'lyo'; Cantonese: Lau (Jyutping lau4), approx 'low/lao'..
Common nicknames and spelling variations include 劉 (traditional), 刘 (simplified), Liu, Liou, Liew and Lew.
Across languages, Liu has these equivalents: Vietnamese: Lưu (Luu), Korean: Ryu / Yu (류/유), Japanese reading: Ryū (リュウ).
Yes — Liu ranked #392 in France in 2020.
Yes — 2 notable people named Liu are in our database, including Liu Shaoqi (Politician), Liu Fang (Musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Liu for their child, including Jackie Chan.