Meaning: The surname 娄 (Lóu) originates from the Xia Dynasty (2070–1600 BCE) and is descended from Yu the Great. According to historical records, a court official named 娄 during the Xia Dynasty passed down his name as a surname to his descendants. Additionally, 娄 can also trace its roots to the Jiang clan and has been adopted by various ethnic minorities.
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Lou Xuzu (娄续祖)
a poet and official during the Southern Song Dynasty, who served as the Assistant Magistrate of Yongzhou and left three surviving poems.
LOU JIAN (娄坚)
A Ming Dynasty scholar, known for his calligraphy and poetry, and one of the three elders of Lianchuan along with Tang Shisheng and Cheng Jiasui.
Lou Heshang (娄和尚)
A monk during the Southern Song Dynasty, resided at Yongning Temple in the north of Dangtu during the Shaoxing era.
'娄' is an ancient Chinese surname linked to the Xia Dynasty and the legendary Yu the Great. It symbolizes a small mound or hill, reflecting its historical and geographical significance.