wèi 魏
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Wei": 1. It comes from the "Ji" surname and is named after the fief. According to the "New Book of Tang: Genealogy of Prime Ministers" and the "Yuanhe Surname Compilation", during the Spring and Autumn Period, Bi Wan, a descendant of Duke Gao of Bi, was a senior official in the State of Jin. In 661 BC, Duke Xian of Jin enfeoffed Bi Wan in Weiyi (now Ruicheng County, Shanxi Province). A descendant of Bi Wan, Wei Si, split the State of Jin with the Zhao and Han families and each established their own states. Wei Si founded the State of Wei with its capital in Anyi (now Xia County, Shanxi Province) and became Marquis Wen of Wei, making it one of the seven powerful states during the Warring States Period. In 225 BC, it was destroyed by the State of Qin. The original royal family scattered across various places and adopted the original state name as their surname. 2. According to the "Records of the Grand Historian", Wei Ran, the Marquis of Rang in the State of Qin, originally came from the "Mi" surname and later changed it to "Wei".
Famous Story
### Marquis Wen of Wei ### Wei Wuji (?-243 BC) He was the youngest son of King Zhao of Wei and the half - brother of King Anxi of Wei during the Warring States period. He was naturally kind - hearted and fond of nurturing scholars, and was well - known for his virtue. He used the strategy of Hou Ying to repel the Qin army and save the State of Zhao. When the Qin army attacked the State of Wei, he led the troops of five states back to rescue Wei and severely defeated the Qin army, becoming famous all over the world. Later, slandered and removed from office, he became depressed and indulged in wine and women. Soon, he died of excessive drinking and womanizing. He was also known as Lord Xinling because King Anxi of Wei enfeoffed him in Xinling. He is listed among the Four Gentlemen of the Warring States period, along with Lord Mengchang of Qi, Lord Pingyuan of Zhao, and Lord Chunshen of Chu. ### Wei Zheng (580 - 643 AD) With the courtesy name Xuancheng, he was from Qucheng (now Yexian County, Shandong Province) in the Tang Dynasty. During the reign of Emperor Taizong, he was appointed as the Grand Master of Remonstrance and Acting Chief Counselor. He gave incisive remonstrations and was gradually promoted to the position of Senior Grand Master of the Left and was granted the title of Duke of Zheng. Later, he was in charge of compiling the histories of the Zhou, Sui and other dynasties, making many revisions and improvements. He was known as a good historian at that time. He died of illness in office and was posthumously titled Wen Zhen.
Random Names With "魏"
The inheritance of offspring and the continuation of family roots.
Graceful and exquisitely delicate, intelligent and dexterous.
The light of dawn, a bright future ahead.
Noble integrity endures eternally.
The power to hold up the sky, shouldering heavy responsibilities.
With lofty aspirations and a broad mind.
Wise and outstanding
Graceful and dignified, with a radiant and valiant air.