Matteo Ricci

Italian missionary, came to China during the Ming dynasty, created the Kunyu Wanguo Quantu (Map of the World).

Chinese name guide

Pronunciation: lì mǎ dòu

Male

Female

Family Name: The surname 利 ('Lì') signifies 'benefit' or 'advantage'. Its origins are diverse, including derivations from the姬 ('Jī') clan during the Spring and Autumn period, where descendants of Laozi (Li Er) adopted the surname. Another theory posits that 利 originates from the 芈 ('Mǐ') clan, named after the fiefdom of a大夫 ('Dàifu', a high-ranking official) in the State of Chu. Additionally, some 利 surnames trace back to the official title 利氏官 ('Lìshì Guān') in the Zhou Dynasty, or result from surname changes among minority ethnic groups.

Given Name: The name signifies preciousness and wisdom, with 'Ma' representing treasure and 'Dou' symbolizing intelligence and insight.

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