Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 永 (Yǒng) means 'eternal' or 'everlasting' in Chinese. Its origin is relatively obscure, with some sources suggesting it originated from a place name '永' during the Spring and Autumn period in the state of Wei. Another theory connects it to ancient administrative titles such as '永巷令', an official responsible for managing palace alleys, whose descendants might have adopted the surname 永.
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Yong Ying (永瑛)
a Ming Dynasty monk, known by the courtesy name Hanzhang and the pseudonym Shilin, associated with the Tianning Temple in Haiyan, and author of the 'Shilin Collection'.
YONGZHONG (永忠)
a Qing dynasty official and poet, known for his elegant poetry and vigorous calligraphy with a Jin dynasty style.
'永' means 'eternal'—a name that symbolizes timelessness. While not as common as some other surnames, it carries a sense of history and continuity.
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