yán 颜
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Yan": 1. It originated from the Ji surname. It is a clan name based on the fief name. According to "Xing Pu" and "Tong Zhi · Shi Zu Lue", during the Western Zhou Dynasty, Boqin, the eldest son of Duke Zhou Dan, was enfeoffed in the State of Lu. His collateral son was granted the fief of Yan Yi, and later there was the Yan clan. 2. It originated from the Cao surname. It is a clan name based on the grandfather's given name. In the Zhou Dynasty, the King Wu of the State of Zhu was named Yifu with the courtesy name Yan, and was called Lord Yan. Later, there was also the Yan clan.
Famous Story
Yan Hui (521 BC - 490 BC) Zi Ziyuan, a native of Lu in the Spring and Autumn Period, was a disciple of Confucius. He was naturally intelligent, poor but eager to learn, and was the most virtuous among Confucius' disciples. Confucius praised him for not venting his anger on others and not repeating the same mistakes. Later generations honored him as the "Re - sage" and listed him in the category of virtue among Confucius' disciples. He is also known as Yan Ziyuan and Yan Yuan. Yan Zhenqing (709 - 785 AD) Zi Qingchen, a native of Linyi in the Tang Dynasty, successively held the positions of Supervisory Censor and Taiyuan Prefect. During the An Lushan Rebellion, Zhenqing and his cousin Yan Gaoping jointly raised an army. He was granted the title of Duke of Lu. Later, when Li Xilie captured Ruzhou, he was ordered to go and persuade Li Xilie, but he remained unyielding and was ultimately killed.
Random Names With "颜"
Like fragrant and elegant orchid and noble pine, they exude a lofty charm. 注： “芝兰玉树”原本比喻有出息的子弟，这里根据语境按照字面意思处理为“兰花和松树” ，若此处有特定含义可补充背景信息以便我提供更精准译文。
With might to support the sky, valiant and fearless.
Versatile in both civil and military affairs, valiant and fearless.
As pure as a flawless jade.
Knowledgeable and versatile, outstanding and extraordinary.
As noble and pure as a cinnamon tree.
Shining brightly and dazzlingly.
Possessing outstanding wisdom and lofty aspirations