Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 康 (Kāng) means 'peace' or 'health' in Chinese. It has multiple possible origins: one traces back to King Kang, a younger brother of King Wu of Zhou, who was granted land and his descendants took the name. Another theory links it to the ancient state of Kang, while a third suggests it originated from the title of a medical official named Kang Zhong.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.105 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.88 place
Kang Guangren (康广仁)
A late Qing Dynasty reformist, younger brother of Kang Youwei, known for founding newspapers and advocating for educational reform, executed for his involvement in the Hundred Days' Reform as one of the Six Gentlemen of the Hundred Days' Reform.
Kang Wenhu (康文虎)
A scholar of the Song dynasty, he and his brother Kang Wenbao were both students of Lü Zuqian, with two extant poems.
Kang Yimin (康一民)
A Chinese Communist Party member who served as Deputy Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Central Archives.
'康' symbolizes peace and well-being, with roots tracing back to ancient Chinese royalty or medical officials. It's a name that carries a sense of harmony and health.
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