wèi 卫
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Wei": 1. It originated from the "Ji" surname and was derived from the name of a state. According to "Tongzhi · Shizu Lue · Derived from the Name of a State" and "Guangyun", the ninth son of King Wen of Zhou was originally enfeoffed in Kang and was called Uncle Kang. After Duke Dan of Zhou quelled the rebellion of Wugeng, Uncle Kang was re - enfeoffed to manage the seven tribes of the Yin people and established the State of Wei. Its capital was in present - day Qixian, Henan. Later, it was destroyed by the State of Qin. The remaining people took the original name of the state, "Wei", as their surname. 2. It was a surname of the Xianbei ethnic group in history. According to the "Records of the Later Yan", there was a Wei clan among the Xianbei people in Changli (present - day Changli, Hebei).
Famous Story
Wei Qing (?-106 BC) Style name Zhongqing, a native of Pingyang, Han Dynasty (now Linfen, Shanxi). A famous general during the reign of Emperor Wu of Han, he led the army as a grand general to fight against the Xiongnu, made great contributions, was enfeoffed as the Marquis of Changping, and was posthumously named Lie after his death. Lady Wei (272 - 349) Named Shuo, style name Maoyi, a native of Dong'an Yi, Jin Dynasty (now Xia County, Shanxi). She was the cousin (or niece in another theory) of Wei Heng and the wife of Li Ju, the governor of Ruyin. Her calligraphy was excellent. She learned from Zhong Yao and was good at official script and regular script. Wang Xizhi and Wang Xianzhi once studied under her.
Random Names With "卫"
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As precious as a rare treasure, with virtues as fair as a flawless jade.