Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 吉 (Ji) means 'auspicious' or 'lucky' in Chinese. It originates from the ancient surname 姞 (Jí), one of the oldest Chinese surnames, which later changed to 吉. Another theory suggests it comes from the official title of a senior minister during the Zhou Dynasty, whose descendants adopted the surname 吉. Additionally, some people with the surname 吉 are of ethnic minority origin who adopted the name after changing their original surnames.
吉
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.193 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.190 place
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a Neo-Confucian scholar, politician, and early Joseon Dynasty writer, known by the pen names Yaeun and Geumosanin.
'吉' is a lucky name that symbolizes good fortune. It traces back to ancient Chinese nobility and has diverse origins, including from noble titles and ethnic minorities.
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