Explanation of the name "友直"
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Literature Reference: 益者三友,损者三友。友直、友谅、友多闻,益矣;友便辟、友善柔、有便佞,损矣。—— 《论语·季氏篇》 There are three types of beneficial friends and three types of harmful ones. Friends who are upright, sincere, and knowledgeable are beneficial; friends who are flattering, insincere, and cunning are harmful. Source from 'The Analects of Confucius: Ji Shi Chapter'.
友: Amicable and benevolent, the name often signifies a kind-hearted, warm, and helpful nature, fostering friendly connections and harmonious relationships, making it an auspicious choice for interpersonal dynamics.
直: Straight. Frank. In names, it often signifies uprightness, honesty, and straightforwardness, which is conducive to gaining support from noble figures.
Meaning: The name signifies an upright friend, emphasizing honesty and straightforwardness in friendships.
章友直 (Zhang Youzhi)
A Northern Song Dynasty calligrapher and painter, skilled in music, seal script, and painting, especially known for his depictions of turtles and snakes.
姚友直 (Yao Youzhi)
A Ming Dynasty official who became a Jinshi in 1397, holding various positions including Secretary of the Central Secretariat and eventually rising to the role of Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.
李友直 (Li Youzhi)
an official of the Southern Song Dynasty, who passed the imperial examination in 1175 and served in various government positions including magistrate and prefectural judge.