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Meaning: The surname 阴 (Yīn) originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and is derived from the place name 阴地 (Yīn Dì), located in present-day Lushi County, Henan Province. The character 阴 originally refers to the north side of a mountain or the south side of a river, where sunlight does not reach. This surname is associated with the descendants of King Wen of Zhou, specifically the tenth son Kang Shu, who was granted land in the Yin region.
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Yin Lihua (阴丽华)
Empress of Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty, originally from Xinye, Nanyang (now in Henan Province).
Yin Zishu (阴子淑)
a Ming Dynasty official, Jinshi of 1472, served as magistrate of Jingmen and in various provincial posts, retired in old age, and lived to be 99 years old.
Yin Keng (阴铿)
a poet of the Chen dynasty in the Southern Dynasties period, known for his five-character poems.
The surname 阴 is rooted in ancient Chinese geography, symbolizing the shaded side of mountains or rivers. It traces back to royalty and a specific region in Henan, reflecting a connection to land and lineage.
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