Meaning: The surname 信 (Xìn) means 'faith' or 'trust'. It is derived from the ancient state of Lu during the Zhou Dynasty, where a noble named Gongzi Xinfu adopted the character '信' as his surname. Another theory suggests it originated from the Qin general Bai Qi, whose descendants took '信' as their surname.
Shuzhi Xin (信书志)
Born in 1894, died in 1977, at the age of 83.
Xin Shi Chang (信世昌)
a renowned landscape and bamboo painter from the late Song to early Yuan dynasty, known for his innovative style and mentorship under Shen Shiyuan.
Master Xin (信禅师)
A Song Dynasty monk who resided at Suzhou Dinghui Temple, mentioned in 'Luo Hu Ye Lu' Volume 4.
'信' is a name that embodies trust and honesty. It’s a rare surname with roots in ancient Chinese nobility and military prowess.