Meaning: The surname Jin can be traced back to several origins. One theory links it to the ancient 'Jin Tian' clan, descendants of the Yellow Emperor. Another theory connects it to the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period, where a prince named Jin was granted a fief and his descendants adopted the surname Jin. Additionally, it is associated with Jin Midi, a Xiongnu prince who was given the surname Jin after pledging allegiance to the Han Dynasty.
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Kim Yunan (金允安)
a Joseon Dynasty scholar and writer during the Ming Dynasty, styled as 'Erjing' and known by the literary name 'Dongli'.
Jin Qizong (金启孮)
a contemporary Manchu scholar and descendant of the Qing dynasty, renowned for his expertise in Jurchen and Manchu studies, as well as Qing and Mongolian history.
Jin Sheng (金盛)
An official in the Ming Dynasty, a scholar, served as a compiler of the Yongle Encyclopedia and as a magistrate of Shuozhou and Huachuan.
'Jin' means 'gold' or 'metal' in Chinese, symbolizing wealth and value. This surname has diverse origins, from ancient royalty to prominent figures in history who were bestowed the name.