Liu Sanwa's home sat on a cliff platform halfway up the slope at the valley mouth, backed by a ravine and isolated from any neighbors. Inside, there was just one old earthen house where he lived with his wife, Ma Geda. The couple had spent most of their lives childless, their existence quiet and solitary. One day, Liu Sanwa entered the house carrying a child on his back and cried out urgently, “Geda, Heaven has given us a child!” Ma Geda, who was cooking in the kitchen, hurried forward to take the girl from him. She sat down and examined the child closely. It didn't take long for her to understand the situation. She said softly, “This child was abandoned in the mountains…” Liu Sanwa quickly covered his wife's mouth, his eyes widening as he signaled her to keep quiet. Unexpectedly, the girl spoke up, saying, “It is…” Ma Geda, usually as silent as a log of wood, couldn't help but shed tears. She choked up and said, “Child, don't be afraid. We'll get you treated.” The girl looked at them and said, “Dad! My name is Duoduo!”
The elderly couple didn't know how to write the beautiful character for 'duo' (flower) in her name, but they recognized the character for 'duo' (many). From that day on, the girl was named Ma Duoduo!