Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 安 (ān) means 'peace' or 'calm.' Its origins are diverse. One theory connects it to the descendants of Emperor Huangdi, who were originally known as 安迟 (ān chí) and later simplified their name to 安. Another theory traces it to the royal family of the Song State during the Spring and Autumn Period, where descendants of Duke Wu of Song adopted the name 安 as their surname. Additionally, some 安 surnames originated from少数民族 (ethnic minorities) who changed or were granted the surname 安.
安
Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.112 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.79 place
An Zhen (安稹)
an official of the Northern Song Dynasty, served as the magistrate of Mingzhou and the inspector of Fujian Province during the Renzong period.
An Rude (安汝德)
An official of the Ming Dynasty, served as the Vice-Prefect of Jinhua, from Wuxi, Changzhou Prefecture, South Zhili.
An Guangju (安广居)
a scholar and poet from Wuxi during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for his work 'Lu Yi Yin'.
'安' means peace—a name that brings calm vibes! It has royal roots from ancient China and is a symbol of tranquility.
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