zhēn 甄
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Zhen" is as follows: 1. Derived from a craft. In ancient times, "Zhen workers" were potters, and people took this as their surname. According to "Tongzhi - Clan Compilation", Shun made pottery by the He River, and his descendants took "Zhen" as their surname. Also, "Yuanhe Surname Compilation" states that it was after Zhong Zhen, the second son of Gao Yao. However, the legends about Shun and Gao Yao are all fabricated and not reliable historical records. 2. Changed from a Xianbei surname during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. According to "Wei Shu - Official Titles and Ranks", in the Northern Wei Dynasty, there was a three - character surname "Yudouzhen" among the tribes in the north of the Great Wall. After entering the Central Plains, they changed it to the surname "Zhen".
Famous Story
Zhen Ji Alias Mengcheng, a native of Wuji, Dingzhou in the Tang Dynasty. He lost his father at a young age and was eager to learn. He was known for his refinement and elegance. He lived on Qingyan Mountain for more than ten years, and people far and near were convinced by his kindness. Woodcutters around the mountain dared not cut trees. He served as a Palace Censor. Zhen Bin A native of Zhongshan in the Liang Dynasty. He had good conduct and was well - spoken of in the countryside. Once he mortgaged ramie to someone. When redeeming the ramie, he found five taels of gold in it and returned it all. When Emperor Wu of Liang was still an ordinary man, he heard about this. After ascending the throne, he appointed Zhen Bin as the Secretary - General of Yizhou and concurrently the Magistrate of Pi County. Zhen Yu Styled Changwen, a native of Anqiu, Beihai Commandery in the Eastern Han Dynasty. He was quiet and had few desires, and studied Yan's version of The Spring and Autumn Annals. During the Jianwu period (AD 25 - 56), he was summoned and appointed as a court academician. He finally served as the Grand Tutor of the Crown Prince. Empress Zhen (AD? - 221) A native of Wuji, Zhongshan Commandery in the Three Kingdoms period and a descendant of Zhen Han, the Grand Preceptor of the Han Dynasty. She was originally the wife of Xi, the second son of Yuan Shao. She was extremely beautiful. After Cao Cao defeated Yuan Shao, Cao Pi took her as his wife. When Cao Pi became emperor, she fell out of favor and was ordered to commit suicide. She was posthumously titled Empress Wenzhao. It was said that every morning when she was doing her makeup, a green snake would coil into a bun shape behind her, and she imitated it, naming it the Spiritual Snake Bun.
Random Names With "甄"
Great and extraordinary, valiant and imposing
Like the gentle rain bestowing nourishment, blessings are profound and extensive.
Knowledgeable and versatile, gentle and steady.
Moistening all things, in high spirits.
Graceful and dignified, with a character like that of the winter plum.
Exquisitely beautiful and fragrant
Exquisitely charming and at the prime of youth
As precious as a beautiful jade and pure without blemish.