Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 大 (Dà) is relatively rare and has multiple origin stories. One theory suggests it derives from ancient Chinese titles such as 大夫 (Dàfū), meaning 'high official,' with descendants adopting the title as their surname. Another theory links it to ancient tribal names like 大夏 (Dàxià), with descendants taking the tribal name. Additionally, some trace it to legendary figures like 大禹 (Dà Yǔ), the mythical founder of Chinese flood control, with descendants adopting his name.
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Da Zhong (大中)
A figure from the Yuanfeng era of Emperor Shenzong in the Northern Song Dynasty.
Da Jian (大冂)
A Ming Dynasty monk, known as Zhu An, resided at Siming Yanshou Temple and participated in compiling Buddhist texts during the Yongle era.
Dayi (大义)
A prominent Buddhist monk of the Tang Dynasty, originally surnamed Xu, from Xujiang, Quzhou (modern-day Jiangshan, Zhejiang).
'大' is a rare Chinese surname, possibly derived from ancient titles, tribal names, or legendary figures like Yu the Great, symbolizing greatness and nobility.
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