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Updated January 23, 2020

Boy name origins & meanings

  • Chinese : Essence

How Popular Is The Name Jing

Family name origins & meanings

  • Chinese : a common surname among royalty in the state of Chu during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc).
  • Chinese : from the place name Jingzhou, denoting an area which later became the state of Chu during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc).
  • Chinese : from a character that means ‘(water) well’. This originated with the Earl of Jing, a senior adviser in the state of Yu during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc).
  • Chinese : from the name of the Marquis Jing of the state of Wei, who lived during the Warring States period (403–221bc).

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