Linked by meaning
Allison 侯
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Allison (nobility) and 侯 (marquis) are related in meaning.
The English name
- Meaning
- US spelling of Alison, a medieval pet form of Alice, from Germanic 'noble'Well attestedAs a surname it has a separate, debated origin.
- Origin
- Norman French pet form, Germanic root
The Chinese character
- Meaning
- marquis
- Source
- Unicode Unihan
Sources
Inspired by Chinese naming. The two are linked by what they mean, never by sound or letters.