jí 吉
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origins of the surname "Ji" are as follows: 1. It was originally the surname "Ji", one of the oldest surnames in China. According to "Tangshu·Zai Xiang Shi Xi Biao", the State of South Yan had the surname "Ji", and its territory was the same as that of Yan County (now northeast of Yanjin County, Henan Province), and later changed to "Ji". 2. It comes from the surname "Ji", using the grandfather's given - name as the clan name. According to "Yuan He Xing Zuan", during the reign of King Xuan of Zhou, there was a meritorious official named Yin Jifu. His grandson used his grandfather's given - name "Ji" as the clan name.
Famous Story
Ji: A person from the Tang Dynasty. He served as the General of the Imperial Guards and lived to be 88 years old. He was one of the members of the Nine Elders Society. Ji Zhongfu: A native of Poyang in the Tang Dynasty. He served as the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue and was one of the Ten Talented Poets of the Dali era. Ji Fen: Courtesy name Yanxiao, a native of Lianshao in the Liang Dynasty. In the early years of the Tianjian era (AD 502), his father was falsely accused and sentenced to death. At the age of 15, Ji Fen beat the Drum of Grievance and was willing to die in place of his father. Emperor Wu of Liang, Xiao Yan, suspected that someone had instigated him and ordered the Chief Justice to investigate. Ji Fen remained unyielding throughout, and his father was thus pardoned.
Random Names With "吉"
Graceful and refined, with lofty aspirations and heroic spirit
Good fortune smiles upon you; lofty aspirations soar like a swan's.
A flawless jade, gentle and fair.
As blazing as a raging fire, as upright as a noble tree.
The boundless heaven is infinite, and one's aspirations reach far and wide.
Backbones of the nation
Gallant demeanor and heroic aspirations
With a beautiful appearance and an outstanding temperament.