Rank #21Listed in Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓)

Origin of the Surname

Descended from the ruling family of the State of Xu.

Meaning of ()

Meaning
Means "to permit" or "allow".
Strokes
0
Radical
Five Elements
Unknown

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Xu Zhimo (徐志摩)
Xu Zhimo (徐志摩), modern poet

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the surname 许 (Xǔ) mean?
Means "to permit" or "allow".
Is 许 part of the Hundred Family Surnames?
Yes. 许 (Xǔ) is listed in the Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓).