Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 宁 (Nìng) originates from the Ji clan, descendants of King Wen of Zhou. After King Wu of Zhou overthrew the Shang Dynasty, he granted his brother, Duke Kang of Wei, lands in present-day Qí County, Henan. Some descendants of Duke Kang adopted 宁 as their surname. Additionally, during the Spring and Autumn period, a大夫 (minister) named Ning Yu also had descendants who took 宁 as their surname.
宁
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.140 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.241 place
Ning Zuwu (宁祖武)
A Ming Dynasty figure from Wujiang, styled Zhongxian, served as Tongpan of Zhaoqing, known for his work 'Yu Gong Shi Cao'.
Ning Mou (宁某)
a Song dynasty figure, known as Ju'an, mentioned in 'The Records of Mount Jiuhua' volume nine.
Ning Tiaoyuan (宁调元)
a late Qing Dynasty democratic revolutionary and journalist, known for editing The Empire Daily and his execution for plotting against Yuan Shikai.
'宁' is a serene name symbolizing peace and tranquility. It traces back to ancient royalty and has a rich history in Chinese lineage.
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