Meaning: The surname 孟 (Mèng) originates from the Spring and Autumn Period. It is derived from two main sources: one comes from the Ji clan, the descendants of the Duke of Zhou, who were originally known as Mengsun and later simplified their surname to Meng; the other comes from the Zi clan, the descendants of Prince Wei Zi, the elder brother of King Zhou of Shang, who was granted the fiefdom of Song. The surname Meng signifies the eldest sibling in a family.
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Meng Gong (孟珙)
a renowned general of the Southern Song Dynasty, famed for defeating the Jin army and resisting the Mongols, who held several key military positions and authored 'Jingxin Yizan'.
Meng Panlin (孟攀鳞)
a scholar and official during the late Jin and early Yuan dynasties, known for his contributions to government and education.
Meng Shuqing (孟淑卿)
A Ming Dynasty poetess from Suzhou, known as Jing Shan Jushi, daughter of Meng Cheng, noted for her literary talent and critical views on poetry.
'孟' signifies the eldest sibling and is rooted in ancient nobility, tracing back to the Zhou and Shang dynasties. It’s a name that carries a sense of lineage and seniority.