Meaning: The character 万 means 'ten thousand' or 'myriad,' symbolizing a vast number. The Wan surname originates from the Zhou Dynasty, tracing back to the descendants of King Wen of Zhou. One of his descendants, named Bi Wan, passed down the surname Wan. Additionally, some Wan families adopted the surname through ethnic assimilation and name changes.
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Wan Xi (万禧)
a Ming Dynasty general, known by the courtesy name Tianxiang and the pseudonym Lanchuang, recognized for his strict discipline and served as the defender of Dinghai Pass, author of ten family precepts.
Wan Xiu (万修)
A general of the Eastern Han Dynasty, held positions including magistrate of Xindu and lieutenant general, and was enfeoffed as Marquis of Huaili, one of the 28 Generals of Yuntai.
Wan Yueji (万曰吉)
A scholar and official of the Ming Dynasty, known for his work 'Four Collections of Poetry from You Dong You Tang'.
'万' is a surname that symbolizes abundance and vastness. It’s rooted in ancient royalty and has spread through generations, reflecting both heritage and diversity.