Meaning: The surname 闵 (Mǐn) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and is derived from the title of Duke Min of Lu, a son of Duke Zhuang of Lu. The character 闵 originally means 'compassion' or 'sympathy.' The descendants of Duke Min adopted his title as their surname, forming the Min clan.
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Min Naiben (闵乃本)
Chinese physicist, politician, and researcher (1935–2018).
Min Sun (闵损)
A disciple of Confucius in the late Spring and Autumn period, renowned for his filial piety and virtue, comparable to Yan Yuan, declined the position of magistrate of Fei offered by the Ji family of Lu.
Min Gong (闵贡)
A revered scholar of the Eastern Han Dynasty, known for his principled refusal of official positions and his simple, impoverished life.
'闵' is a rare and ancient Chinese surname rooted in the Zhou Dynasty, symbolizing compassion and originating from a noble lineage in the state of Lu.