Yueh

The term "yueh" can refer to several things, primarily related to Chinese culture and history. Most commonly, it is an older romanization of the Chinese word "Yue" (越), which historically denoted a group of indigenous peoples and their kingdoms in southern China. These Yue peoples inhabited the regions south of the Yangtze River. The most famous among these was the Kingdom of Yue, which played a significant role in the Spring and Autumn period of Chinese history, notably defeating the powerful Kingdom of Wu.

Beyond the historical Yue people, "yueh" can also be a romanization for the Chinese character "月" (yuè), which means "moon" or "month." This character is fundamental in Chinese calendrical systems and is often used in names and poetic contexts. For example, the Chinese lunar calendar is based on the cycles of the moon.

In some instances, "yueh" might appear as a given name or surname in Chinese contexts, though less frequently than other characters. When encountered, the specific meaning and origin would depend on the particular Chinese characters represented by the romanization. Without further context, "Yueh" most often alludes to the ancient Yue kingdoms or the concept of the moon/month.