fēng 封
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Feng" is as follows: 1. It is derived from the Jiang surname and uses a place name as the clan name. According to "Xing Yuan", there was the State of Fengfu (located in present - day Fengqiu County, Henan Province) during the Xia and Shang dynasties. In the Zhou Dynasty, the State of Fengfu was destroyed, and its people took the surnames Fengfu and Feng. 2. According to "Wei Shu - Guan Shi Zhi", during the Northern and Southern Dynasties, among the Xianbei people in the Northern Wei Dynasty, there was a compound surname Shibi from the north of the Great Wall. After migrating south to the Central Plains, they changed their surname to Feng.
Famous Story
### Feng Fu With the courtesy name Chudao, he was from Tiao County, Bohai Commandery in the Southern Yan Dynasty. During the reign of Murong Bao (396 - 397 AD) in the Later Yan Dynasty, he served as the Minister of Personnel. Later, he entered the Southern Yan Dynasty and participated in both internal and external confidential matters. He held a high position but treated others with modesty and listened widely to opinions. He had the demeanor of a great minister. After Murong Chao ascended the throne, the court affairs gradually declined. Feng Fu scolded him as a "tyrant like Jie and Zhou" without changing his expression. ### Feng Yanbo With the courtesy name Zhonglian, he was from Donghai Commandery in the Southern Qi Dynasty. He was quite learned and had good conduct. He had the air of a hermit. He served as the Prefect of Liang Commandery. ### Feng Longzhi With the courtesy name Zuyi, he was from Bohai Commandery in the Northern Wei Dynasty. He had experienced five emperors, served as the Palace Attendant four times, the Minister of Personnel twice, the Chief Minister once, and the Inspector of Jizhou four times, all while maintaining a good reputation. He was known as a "broad - minded and kind - hearted elder". ### Lady Feng (Feng Jiayi) She is the Goddess of the Wind. According to "Youyang Zazu" written by Duan Chengshi of the Tang Dynasty, a man named Cui Zhihui was sitting at home at night when several beautiful women came, among whom one was Lady Feng. Soon, they all left, leaving only a red - dressed girl who asked Cui Zhihui to set up a red flag. On the day when the flag was set up, the east wind blew strongly, but only the flowers in the garden remained still. Then he realized that Lady Feng was the Goddess of the Wind. ### Feng Deyi Also known as Lun, he was from Bohai Commandery. Initially, he served as an Inner Secretary Clerk in the Sui Dynasty and was highly valued by the important official Yang Su, who often discussed world affairs with him. One day, Yang Su stroked his bed and said, "You, Master Feng, will eventually sit on this seat." Then he married his niece to Feng Deyi. During the reign of Emperor Taizong of the Tang Dynasty (629 - 649 AD), he served as the Right Chief Minister of the尚书省 (Department of State Affairs).
Random Names With "封"
Graceful and exquisitely delicate
Grace spreads far and wide, transcending the ordinary.
As charming as plum blossoms and as pure as fine jade.
The inheritance of descendants ensures the continuation of the family line.
Graceful and dignified
With an imposing manner and an extraordinary bearing.
Elegant and pure, symbolizing longevity and good fortune.
With an imposing demeanor and elegant poise.