歐陽

See also: 欧阳

Chinese

surname; Europe positive (electric.); sun; male
trad. (歐陽)
simp. (欧阳)

Etymology

According to 11th-century CE writer Ouyang Xiu, the surname originated with 4th-century BCE Prince () of Yue, who settled on the southern face ( (yáng)) of 歐余山欧余山 (Ōuyúshān, “mountain in Huzhou”).

Pronunciation


Proper noun

歐陽

  1. a surname
    歐陽欧阳   Ōuyáng Xiū   Ouyang Xiu (Song dynasty politician and essayist)

Descendants

  • English: Ouyang, O'Young
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