jìn 靳
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Jin": 1. It originated from the Mi surname. According to *Bianzheng of Ancient and Modern Surnames*, during the Spring and Autumn Period, there was a senior official named Jin Shang in the State of Chu. He was granted the fief of Jin and took the name of the fief as his surname. 2. During the Sixteen Kingdoms of the Five Barbarians period, there was a Jin clan among the Xiongnu ethnic group. Jin Huai proclaimed himself king.
Famous Story
Jin Fu (1633 - 1692 AD) Zi Zi Yuan, a native of Liaoyang in the Qing Dynasty. In the ninth year of Shunzhi, he was appointed as an editor of the National History Academy through an examination as a government student. Later, he was promoted to cabinet bachelor and governor of the river management. At that time, the Yellow River burst its banks and no longer flowed into the sea. Jin Fu took advantage of the situation and built embankments to control the water, making the river return to its original course. He wrote books such as "Treatise on River Management" and "Memorials of Jin Wenxiang". Jin Yi Zi Yuan Li, a native of Qi County in the Ming Dynasty. He entered the official career as a student from the Imperial College and was gradually promoted to the censor. In the early years of Yongle (1403 AD), he patrolled the area around the capital, investigated corrupt officials, and corrected unjust cases. He only ate vegetarian food every day and took nothing from the people. The crown prince presented him with fish and rice to commend his integrity. He finally held the position of deputy inspector - general of Huguang. Jin Caizhi A native of Yingchuan County in the Song Dynasty, proficient in Confucianism. He was once the teacher of Hu Anguo, a Confucian scholar in the Southern Song Dynasty. Jin Xi A person from the Western Han Dynasty. He was initially an attendant of Liu Bang. After Liu Bang proclaimed himself the King of Han, Jin Xi was granted the title of Marquis of Jianwu for his military achievements and was appointed as a cavalry都尉. He accompanied Liu Bang to pacify the Three Qins, defeated General Ben Hao of Zhao in Chaoge, defeated Xiang Ji in Chen, and was granted the title of Marquis of Xinwu. He also achieved merits against Han Xin in Pingcheng. Due to his achievements, he was promoted to the rank of general of chariots and cavalry. He died in the fifth year of Empress Gao (183 BC) and was posthumously titled Marquis Su.
Random Names With "靳"
As pure as a flawless jade.
A bright full moon hangs high in the sky, showing a just and upright spirit.
Rare and precious, noble and elegant.
The descendants carry on the family line, and the torch of tradition is passed down.
Xin gathers extensive wealth; Peng soars with lofty aspirations.
Graceful and gentle, yet bold and magnanimous.
The inheritance of offspring
Boundless and all - embracing.