Meaning: The surname 王 (Wang) is one of the most common surnames in China, with various origins. One theory traces it back to Ji, the 15th son of King Wen of Zhou, whose descendants adopted the surname 王. Another theory links it to Prince Bi Gan of the Shang Dynasty, whose descendants also took 王. Additionally, some ethnic minorities changed their surnames to 王. The character 王 originally means 'king' or 'monarch', symbolizing the highest position in ancient China.
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Wang Zhen (王震)
an official of the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his roles as Grand Scholar of the Eastern Pavilion and Gentleman for Proper Service.
Wang Xianggen (王象艮)
an official of the Ming Dynasty, known for his poetry collection 'Yu Yuan Shi Ji'.
Wang Wei (王洧)
a Southern Song Dynasty poet from Fujian, known by the literary name Xianlu, with thirteen surviving poems.
'王' is a royal name, meaning 'king' and symbolizing power and nobility. It’s one of the most common surnames in China, shared by millions, from ancient emperors to modern celebrities.