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.
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NING YU (宁玉)
a prominent general of the Yuan Dynasty, known for his exceptional strength and military achievements in various campaigns.
Ning Kuizhang (宁奎章)
a legal official during the late Qing and early Republic of China, known for compiling and funding the printing of the Qing County Annals.
Ning Mou (宁某)
a Song dynasty figure, known as Ju'an, mentioned in 'The Records of Mount Jiuhua' volume nine.
'宁' is a serene name symbolizing peace and tranquility. It traces back to ancient royalty and has a rich history in Chinese lineage.