Chinese Surname
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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Sorting of Chinese Surnames:No.224 Sung version of the Hundred Surnames: NO.132 place
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Min Qiren (闵齐仁)
a Korean scholar during the Ming Dynasty, known by the courtesy name Xizhong and the literary name Liyan.
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'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.
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