Chinese Surname
Meaning: The surname 纪 (Jǐ) has its origins in ancient China, tracing back to the legendary Emperor Shennong (also known as the 'Divine Farmer'), a figure in Chinese mythology. The surname originated from the Ji State, which was established by the descendants of Emperor Shennong during the Western Zhou Dynasty. The Ji State was later annexed by the State of Qi during the Spring and Autumn Period, and the royal family of Ji adopted the name of their state as their surname.
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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.146 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.122 place
Ji Yingzhong (纪映钟)
a late Ming and early Qing dynasty poet and calligrapher from Jiangnan, known for his works like 'The Poems of Gan Sou'.
Ji Shaoyu (纪少瑜)
A scholar and calligrapher of the Southern Liang Dynasty, known for his literary and calligraphic talents, served as an academician in the Eastern Palace and as a secretary to Prince Xiao Ji.
Ji Qing (纪青)
A Ming Dynasty poet and scholar from Shangyuan, known for his literary works and life as a former monk who returned to secular life.
The surname 纪 is deeply rooted in Chinese history, originating from the legendary Emperor Shennong and the ancient Ji State. It symbolizes the act of recording and preserving history.
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