Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 马 (Mǎ) originates from the ancient Ying clan, a lineage tracing back to the legendary figure Boyi. Boyi was a talented minister during the reign of Emperor Shun, known for his skill in animal husbandry. One of Boyi's descendants, Feizi, became famous for breeding horses and was granted land in Qin (modern-day Tianshui, Gansu), establishing the state of Qin. A branch of Feizi's descendants adopted the surname 马 in honor of their connection to horses. Additionally, the surname 马 has other origins, including from少数民族改姓 (ethnic minorities adopting the surname).
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Ma Xulun (马叙伦)
a Chinese linguist and researcher, dedicated to the study of the Chinese language.
Ma Bi (马璧)
a Chinese figure, born in 1912 and died in 1985, at the age of 73.
Ma Dehua (马德华)
An official and poet during the early Ming Dynasty, known for his literary talent and serving as the vice-prefect of Quanzhou.
'马' is a common Chinese surname associated with the horse, symbolizing strength and speed. It traces back to ancient lineage and has multiple origins, including from ethnic minorities.
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