357 surnames, each with strokes, commonness and how easy it is to say — pick the one you like, then build a name on it.
The imperial surname of the Han dynasty — one of China's most influential ruling families.
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completeness, thoughtfulness
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One of the 'big three' surnames; traced to the legendary archer and celestial official Zhang Baobai.
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李 Li 94.6 / 100
One of the most common Chinese surnames, with legendary roots dating to the sage Laozi (Li Er).
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tall and upright
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Royal, noble, leader
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First surname in the Hundred Family Surnames; imperial surname of the Song dynasty.
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Originating from the ancient State of Chen (modern Henan), a surname rich in cultural heritage.
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A large southern Chinese surname whose bearers include great physicians and revolutionaries.
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吴 Wu 94.2 / 100
Originating from the ancient State of Wu in the Jiangnan region, prominent in arts and business.
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于 Yu 95.6 / 100
A surname meaning 'at', traced to the ancient state of Yu, common in Shandong.
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A surname traced to Confucius' disciple Zeng Shen, emphasizing filial piety and learning.
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马 Ma 95.6 / 100
A surname meaning 'horse', with a strong presence in Islamic and Hui communities.
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高 Gao 87.8 / 100
Noble, lofty, aspiring
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罗 Luo 87.4 / 100
A structured and expansive spirit, gathering beauty and orde
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a forest — vitality and growth
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韩 Han 83.8 / 100
ancient state name, symbol of foundation and strength
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何 He 89.9 / 100
A surname meaning 'to carry', traced to ancient nobility of the Zhou dynasty.
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许 Xu 83.2 / 100
Promise, hope
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谢 Xie 75.4 / 100
An aristocratic surname of the Eastern Jin, famed for its poets and calligraphers.
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grand, magnificent, noble
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孙 Sun 90.5 / 100
A surname of strategists; also borne by the founder of the Republic of China.
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A symbol of strength and support, like a beam that holds up
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a path to success
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胡 Hu 86.6 / 100
A surname originating from the ancient state of Hu, now common in Anhui and Jiangxi.
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A legacy of culture and stability
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Talented and outstanding
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朱 Zhu 82.5 / 100
vermilion, sincere
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郭 Guo 81.7 / 100
A surname associated with the ancient state of Guo, strong in the north of China.
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徐 Xu 77 / 100
Graceful and composed
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A legacy of ancient heritage and steadfastness.
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Dignified and principled, inspiring trust and respect.
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A surname with roots in the Zhou dynasty, spread across northern China.
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吕 Lyu 89.4 / 100
A surname of the legendary statesman Lü Shang (Jiang Ziya), strong in Shandong.
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great and powerful
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Profound and far-reaching
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A surname with a rich literary tradition, strong in the Jiangnan region.
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Elegant and composed, with a free-spirited detachment.
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One who governs with virtue and integrity
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万 Wan 90.6 / 100
A surname meaning 'ten thousand', from the ancient state of Wan.
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傅 Fu 80.2 / 100
A guiding teacher or assistant
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金 Jin 82.3 / 100
Precious, shining, noble
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A surname of scholars and financiers; the Qian family produced many Nobel-winning scientists.
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Responsibility and reliability
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A surname from the ancient state of Duan, associated with the scholar Duan Yucai.
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史 Shi 85.5 / 100
A keeper of records and wisdom
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lasting and steadfast
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文 Wen 89.8 / 100
Letters and refinement — learning worn lightly.
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Integrity and righteousness
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毛 Mao 89.5 / 100
A surname from the Zhou dynasty's Mao state, borne by the founder of modern China.
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白 Bai 88.2 / 100
A surname meaning 'white', from the ancient Chu state, associated with the poet Bai Juyi.
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Majestic and auspicious symbol of power
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戴 Dai 72.2 / 100
To honor and be honored
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苏 Su 83.9 / 100
A surname of celebrated writers; Su Dongpo remains one of China's most loved poets.
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余 Yu 84.9 / 100
surplus and prosperity
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易 Yi 83.6 / 100
Symbolizes adaptability and approachable nature.
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A surname from the ancient state of Zhong, associated with the great calligrapher Zhong Yao.
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robust and vital
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叶 Ye 87.1 / 100
A surname meaning 'leaf', from the ancient state of Ye in today's Henan.
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尹 Yin 88.4 / 100
A surname meaning 'governor', one of the oldest official titles in Chinese history.
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A surname meaning 'vast', from the ancient state of Liao, common in southern China.
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fertile land and harvest
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石 Shi 84.1 / 100
A surname from the Spring and Autumn period, meaning 'stone', solid and enduring.
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A surname meaning 'hill', a variant of Qiu (丘), common in Guangdong and Fujian.
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A surname from the Zhou dynasty's Shao state, associated with the Duke of Shao.
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邹 Zou 76.9 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Zou, birthplace of Mencius.
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郝 Hao 81.9 / 100
A surname from the ancient Taihao clan, common in Shanxi and Hebei.
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A surname meaning 'respect', from the ancient Gong state.
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夏 Xia 72.6 / 100
High summer — warmth, energy and flourishing life.
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Broad and majestic river
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A surname linked to the founder of the Shang dynasty, King Tang.
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贾 Jia 77.2 / 100
A surname meaning 'merchant', from the ancient state of Jia.
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陆 Lu 84.1 / 100
Solid and grounded like the earth
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雷 Lei 76.3 / 100
A surname meaning 'thunder', associated with the selfless soldier Lei Feng.
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Symbolizing towering strength and distinguished character.
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杜 Du 83.8 / 100
Strong and resolute
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A surname meaning 'bear', from the royal house of the ancient Chu state.
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范 Fan 81.2 / 100
a model, exemplar, or style
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蔡 Cai 65.8 / 100
Vitality and wisdom
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卢 Lu 86 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Lu, prominent in the Tang dynasty.
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The surname of Confucius, China's greatest sage — a name of profound cultural weight.
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well-being and peace
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武 Wu 82.1 / 100
martial spirit
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Symbolizing a water plant and commendation.
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赖 Lai 75.6 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Lai, common in Guangdong and Taiwan.
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崔 Cui 70.3 / 100
Tall and majestic like a mountain.
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秦 Qin 71.6 / 100
ancient Chinese state/dynasty; power and unity
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贺 He 80.5 / 100
joyful blessing
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顾 Gu 79.2 / 100
A surname from the ancient State of Gu, prominent in the Jiangnan literati world.
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魏 Wei 70.1 / 100
Greatness and majesty
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侯 Hou 80.1 / 100
Marquis, honorable, dignified
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An ancient surname tracing to the legendary Yandi (Flame Emperor), one of China's oldest families.
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谭 Tan 73.6 / 100
Profound conversation and broad wisdom
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黎 Li 72.3 / 100
Light, hope, new beginning
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First-born, beginning, diligent
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潘 Pan 71.9 / 100
Elegance and virtue like Pan An
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薛 Xue 59.8 / 100
A quiet and resilient plant, symbolizing natural elegance an
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姚 Yao 79.4 / 100
Graceful and beautiful
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阎 Yan 76.1 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Yan, common in Shaanxi and Shanxi.
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A noble surname meaning 'high official', from the Chu royal family.
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beginning, fundamental, vitality
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independent, simple, unique
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Moving toward a bright future
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和 He 75.6 / 100
harmony and gentleness — peace
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国 Guo 73.7 / 100
Country and commonwealth — breadth of mind and responsibility.
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An honorific for the learned — respect and cultivation.
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Accomplishment and achievement
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时 Shi 73.9 / 100
A surname from the Spring and Autumn period, associated with the Chu state.
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A surname from the ancient state of Wei, associated with the philosopher Laozi's lineage.
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A surname from the ancient state of Yu, linked to the great minister Baili Xi.
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米 Mi 78.2 / 100
A surname from Central Asian Sogdian merchants, meaning 'rice'.
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A surname meaning 'west gate', associated with the wise official Ximen Bao.
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路 Lu 69.1 / 100
A surname meaning 'road', from the ancient state of Lu.
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车 Che 73.2 / 100
A surname meaning 'cart', from the ancient state of Che.
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A surname meaning 'linked', from the ancient state of Lian.
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well-informed and wise
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Happiness and optimism
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A surname meaning 'gate', forever linked with the warrior god Guan Yu.
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A surname meaning 'south gate', from the ancient office of gatekeeper.
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A surname meaning 'tube', associated with the great statesman Guan Zhong.
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花 Hua 75.3 / 100
A poetic surname meaning 'flower', borne by the legendary heroine Hua Mulan.
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谈 Tan 72.7 / 100
A surname from the ancient Tan state, associated with the Zhou dynasty.
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Freshness and vitality
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The east where the sun rises — hope and leadership.
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justice and impartiality
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包 Bao 78.8 / 100
A surname meaning 'to wrap', forever linked with the incorruptible judge Bao Zheng.
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independent, simple, unique
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One who presides with order
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strength, stability and grandeur
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Delicate and profound insight
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Bright and clear-sighted — wisdom without murk.
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A noble surname meaning 'eldest grandson', prominent in the Sui and Tang courts.
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A surname meaning 'neck', forever linked with the tragic hero Xiang Yu.
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安 An 77.2 / 100
peace and safety — tranquility
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A surname meaning 'left', from the ancient state of Zuo, associated with the general Zuo Zongtang.
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查 Zha 65.7 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Zha, borne by the novelist Jin Yong.
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牛 Niu 77.9 / 100
A surname meaning 'ox', symbol of diligence and strength.
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A surname from the ancient state of Ban, associated with the historian Ban Gu.
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Unobstructed and insightful
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A surname from the ancient state of Zhongli, associated with the immortal Zhongli Quan.
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The east where the sun rises — hope and leadership.
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华 Hua 76.8 / 100
Radiance and brilliance — talent that shines.
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a grand residence, symbolizing nobility
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古 Gu 78.1 / 100
timeless and classical
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A surname from the Zhou royal family's ranks of princes.
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巴 Ba 79.4 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Ba, in today's Chongqing.
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Peaceful and fair
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Return to one's true nature
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A surname meaning 'house', from the ancient state of Fang, associated with the chancellor Fang Xuanling.
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欧 Ou 74.2 / 100
a lyrical song or poem
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A surname from the ancient state of Chunyu, associated with the physician Chunyu Yi.
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费 Fei 72.9 / 100
A surname meaning 'to spend', from the ancient state of Fei.
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Represents brilliance and eminence, shining with great glory
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A surname meaning 'border', from the ancient state of Bian.
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鱼 Yu 74.2 / 100
A surname meaning 'fish', from the ancient state of Yu.
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伊 Yi 76.4 / 100
elegant, charming
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One who presides with order
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A surname meaning 'to seal', from the ancient state of Feng.
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Noble character and refined taste
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步 Bu 75.1 / 100
A surname meaning 'step', from the ancient state of Bu.
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盖 Ge 69.9 / 100
A surname pronounced 'ge', meaning 'cover', associated with the swordsman Gai Nie.
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祝 Zhu 63.6 / 100
Good wishes and happiness
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A well-organized and talented person
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A surname meaning 'indigo blue', common among southern minority peoples.
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解 Xie 59.7 / 100
A surname pronounced 'xie', from the ancient state of Xie, associated with the brilliant scholar Xie Jin.
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A Xianbei noble surname from the Northern Wei dynasty.
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A surname of the Manchu nobility, associated with the actor Tong Dawei.
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俞 Yu 72.2 / 100
A surname linked to ancient medicine; Yu the physician was a legendary healer.
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倪 Ni 70.9 / 100
A surname from the ancient Zhu state, associated with Confucius' disciple Yan Hui's lineage.
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justice and impartiality
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兰 Lan 77.4 / 100
The orchid — quiet elegance and a reputation that carries.
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印 Yin 76.1 / 100
deep impression, trust, distinctive character
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吉 Ji 73 / 100
Good fortune and auspiciousness
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A rare surname from the ancient Shang and Mou regions.
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The surname of Confucius' disciple Rangsi Chi.
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姬 Ji 67.8 / 100
The royal surname of the Zhou dynasty, one of the oldest Chinese surnames.
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季 Ji 70.4 / 100
Season, time, growth
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a grand residence, symbolizing nobility
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The surname of Confucius' disciple Wuma Shi.
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扈 Hu 69.6 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Hu, associated with the Xia dynasty minister.
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晏 Yan 70.9 / 100
A serene, clear sky at dusk symbolizes calm and harmony.
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柯 Ke 72.2 / 100
A branch stands upright, symbolizing integrity and resilienc
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Symbolizes firmness and uprightness, like the luan tree.
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樊 Fan 64.4 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Fan, associated with the Han dynasty general Fan Kuai.
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a lyrical song or poem
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游 You 68.3 / 100
A surname meaning 'to swim', from the ancient state of You.
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Clear and profound, symbolizing wisdom and talent.
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A surname from the ancient State of Teng, in modern Shandong.
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Serene and unperturbed, like still waters.
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濮 Pu 61.8 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Pu, in today's Shandong.
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A surname from the ancient city of Puyang, in today's Henan province.
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牟 Mou 76.1 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Mou, in today's Shandong.
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狄 Di 74.8 / 100
A surname of the northern Di peoples, later a noble family in the Tang dynasty.
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A surname meaning 'to examine', from the ancient state of Zhen.
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瞿 Qu 54.2 / 100
A surname from the ancient state of Qu, associated with the revolutionary Qu Qiubai.
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祁 Qi 68.5 / 100
A surname meaning 'great', from the Jin dynasty noble families.
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righteous and principled
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竺 Zhu 65.9 / 100
A surname meaning 'bamboo', associated with the meteorologist Zhu Kezhen.
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A surname from the ancient state of Zhai, common in Hebei and Shandong.
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