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Chinese dynasty from c. 1046 to 256 BC
years from c. 1046 BC until 256 BC, the longest span of any dynasty in Chinese history. During the Western Zhou period (c. 1046 – 771 BC), the royal house
Zhou_dynasty
Calendar year
Year 256 BC was a year of the pre-Julian Roman calendar. At the time it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Longus and Caedicius/Regulus (or, less
256_BC
3rd-century BC Roman general and statesman
Atilius Regulus (fl. 267 – 255 BC) was a Roman statesman and general who was a consul of the Roman Republic in 267 BC and 256 BC. Much of his career was spent
Marcus Atilius Regulus (consul 267 BC)
Marcus_Atilius_Regulus_(consul_267_BC)
by the earliest extant literature is that of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC), China's Axial Age, during which the Mandate of Heaven was introduced,
History_of_China
Second half of the Zhou dynasty (c. 770 – 256 BC)
‹See RfD› The Eastern Zhou (/dʒoʊ/; c. 770–256 BC) is a period in Chinese history comprising the latter half of the Zhou dynasty, following the Western
Eastern_Zhou
War between Rome and Carthage (264–241 BC)
unknown number of transports sailed from Ostia, the port of Rome, in early 256 BC, commanded by the consuls for the year, Marcus Atilius Regulus and Lucius
First_Punic_War
Imperial dynasty of China (221–206 BC)
state of Qin, a fief of the confederal Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BC). Beginning in 230 BC, the Qin under King Ying Zheng engaged in a series of wars conquering
Qin_dynasty
Period of Chinese history, c. 475 – 221 BC
period in Chinese history (c. 475 – 221 BC) comprises the final centuries of the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC), which were characterized by warfare,
Warring_States_period
Hellenistic-era Greek kingdom (256–100 BCE)
Seleucid satrap Diodotus I Soter in about 256 BC, and continued to dominate Central Asia until its fall around 120 BC. At its peak the kingdom consisted of
Greco-Bactrian_Kingdom
last Shang ruler, thereby establishing the dynasty. Ruling from 1046 BC to 256 BC, it is notable as the longest dynasty in Chinese history, although the
Family tree of Chinese monarchs (before 256 BCE)
Family_tree_of_Chinese_monarchs_(before_256_BCE)
Imperial dynasty in China (202 BC – 220 AD)
established during the Zhou dynasty (c. 1050–256 BC). The coinage minted by the central government in 119 BC remained the standard in China until the Tang
Han_dynasty
dynasty (1600–1046 BC) Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) Western Zhou (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (771–256 BC) Spring and Autumn period (771–476 BC) Warring States
List_of_time_periods
Battle of the First Punic War
campaign through many of the locations which featured in the events of 256–255 BC. The modern historian Andrew Curry considers that "Polybius turns out
Battle of the Bagradas River (255 BC)
Battle_of_the_Bagradas_River_(255_BC)
Form of Chinese characters from the Qin dynasty
developed within the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty (771–256 BC), and was then promulgated across China in order to replace script varieties
Small_seal_script
Type of armor
era. Lamellar armour predominated from the Warring States period (481 BC–221 BC) until the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). Before lamellar, personal armour
Chinese_armour
Theorized ancient standard form of Chinese
a standard dialect by intellectuals during the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC). Yayan was mentioned in the Analects, which says: 子所雅言、詩、書、執禮、皆雅言也。 The
Yayan_(Old_Chinese)
Woodwind instrument
in historical records and artworks starting in the Zhou dynasty (c.1046–256 BC). The oldest written sources reveal the Chinese were using the kuan (a reed
Flute
Naval battle of the First Punic War; possibly the largest in history
off southern Sicily, in 256 BC, between the fleets of Carthage and the Roman Republic, during the First Punic War (264–241 BC). The Carthaginian fleet
Battle_of_Cape_Ecnomus
Qin campaigns to conquer all of China (230–221 BC)
Wangcheng, and East Zhou, centred in Chengzhou. Qin conquered West Zhou in 256 BC, claiming the Nine Cauldrons and symbolically making King Zhaoxiang of Qin
Qin's_wars_of_unification
Disputed title
number of personnel involved in the battle is uncertain. Cape Ecnomus, 256 BC. One of Ancient Rome's first major naval victories over its rival, the city
Largest naval battle in history
Largest_naval_battle_in_history
Body language used for etiquette
gesture. The Gongshou gesture can be traced back to Zhou dynasty (1046 BC – 256 BC). Imperial court of the Zhou dynasty established ritual and music system
Fist-and-palm
Military investment of the town of Aspis by the Romans during the First Punic War
The siege of Aspis or Clupea was fought in 256 BC between Carthage and the Roman Republic. It was the first fighting on African land during the First Punic
Siege_of_Aspis
Zhou Dynasty king of China from 314 to 256 BC
King Nan of Zhou (?–256 BC), personal name Ji Yan, also less commonly known as King Yin of Zhou, was the last king of the Zhou dynasty of China. He was
King_Nan_of_Zhou
Overview of and topical guide to ancient China
Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties, beginning around 2070 B.C. and extending until approximately 256 B.C. List of Bronze Age sites in China Regions of ancient
Outline_of_ancient_China
One hundred years, from 1100 BC to 1001 BC
Acastus. 1046 BC: King Wu of Zhou overthrows the last Shang dynasty king Di Xin and becomes first king of the Zhou dynasty (1046 BC—256 BC) founded by his
11th_century_BC
century BC, the Romans were at first outclassed by Carthage at sea, but by 256 BC had drawn even and fought the wars to a stalemate. In 55 BC Julius Caesar
Ships_of_ancient_Rome
Ancient style of Chinese characters
latter half of the 1st millennium BC. It evolved organically out of bronze script during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). The variant of seal script used
Seal_script
As an ancient civilization with a long history and rich cultural traditions, China's "superstition" phenomenon is not only deeply rooted in people's daily
Superstition_in_China
– the Daodejing (Tao Te Ching) – is dated between the 8th and 3rd century BC. The Yellow Emperor, Huangdi (2697–2597 BCE) is also often associated with
History_of_Taoism
Topics referred to by the same term
(周 or 先周; c. 1150–c. 1046 BC), the state in modern Shaanxi which established the Zhou dynasty Zhou dynasty (周朝; c. 1046–256 BC), a dynasty of China controlling
Zhou
Dam in China
Irrigation System consisting of canals, levees, and dams, has been in use since 256 BC. The 7.9 magnitude quake on May 12, 2008 caused some damage to the dam,
Zipingpu_Dam
Italian and French naval ship (1942–1961)
statesman and general who was a consul of the Roman Republic in 267 BC and 256 BC. Attilio Regolo was commissioned in August 1942 in Livorno. She was
French cruiser Châteaurenault (D 606)
French_cruiser_Châteaurenault_(D_606)
Historical period (c. 3300–1200 BCE)
early as the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 – 256 BC), but remained minimal. Chinese literature authored during the 6th century BC attests to knowledge of iron smelting
Bronze_Age
century BC during the Zhou dynasty (c. 1050–256 BC) and was even mentioned in writing by ancient Chinese philosophers Confucius (551–479 BC) and Mencius
List_of_Chinese_inventions
Ancient irrigation system in Sichuan, China
system in Dujiangyan City, Sichuan, China. Originally constructed around 256 BC by the State of Qin as an irrigation and flood control project, it is still
Dujiangyan
with the establishment of a system of dynastic rule by Yu the Great c. 2070 BC, and ending with the abdication of the last Xuantong Emperor, Puyi, in AD
Dynasties_of_China
Year Country Description Lives lost Image 256 BC 253 BC Roman Republic Sinking of the Roman fleet in the First Punic War – In the First Punic War, between
List_of_maritime_disasters
Chinese general (26 August 544 – 10 September 496 BC)
philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC). Sun Tzu is traditionally credited as the author of The Art of War, a Classical
Sun_Tzu
256 BC battle of the First Punic War
The battle of Adys (or Adis) took place in late 256 BC during the First Punic War between a Carthaginian army jointly commanded by Bostar, Hamilcar and
Battle_of_Adys
Works of unknown authorship or of doubtful origin
their roots in Zhou era China (1066–256 BC), these items came to be surpassed in value by texts by the Han dynasty (206 BC – AD 220). Most of these texts have
Apocrypha
Archaic Chinese form of execution
executioner. Waist chopping first appeared during the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 BC – 256 BC). There were three forms of execution used in the Zhou dynasty: chēliè
Waist_chop
Period of Roman history (c. 509 – 27 BC)
captured Corsica in 259 BC; his successors won the naval battles of Sulci in 258, Tyndaris in 257 BC, and Cape Ecnomus in 256. To hasten the end of the
Roman_Republic
Chinese dynasty (c. 1600 – c. 1046 BC)
Anyang Sanxingdui Wucheng Before the 20th century, the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) was the earliest that could be verified from its own records. However,
Shang_dynasty
(2070–1600 BC) Shang dynasty (商朝) (1600–1046 BC) Zhou dynasty (周朝) (1046–256 BC) Western Zhou (西周) (1046–771 BC) Eastern Zhou (東周) (770–256 BC) Qin dynasty
List of kingdoms and royal dynasties
List_of_kingdoms_and_royal_dynasties
Mythological divine rulers of ancient China
Shennong. The idea of the existence of five emperors appeared in the 5th century BC. Scholars believe the tradition of susception appeared in the early Warring
Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors
Three_Sovereigns_and_Five_Emperors
Zhou dynasty Chinese state
state in China. The state existed during the time of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) and had territory in the area around Suizhou in modern Hubei province.
Zeng_(state)
One hundred years, from 300 BC to 201 BC
The 3rd century BC started the first day of 300 BC and ended the last day of 201 BC. It is considered part of the Classical Era, epoch, or historical
3rd_century_BC
Ancient Greek strategos of the Achaean League
period, although only one term is certain in the year 256–255 BC. Margos started his career around 275 BC by killing the tyrant of Bura and forcing the tyrant
Margos
Wars between Rome and Carthage (264–146 BC)
their naval victories the Romans launched an invasion of North Africa in 256 BC, which the Carthaginians intercepted at the battle of Cape Ecnomus off the
Punic_Wars
Chinese street food of meat in flatbread
or the "mo" dates back to the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and the meat to the Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC).[unreliable source?] Roujiamo being prepared China
Roujiamo
Ancient naval battle
must fall within the period 262–256 BC. Hammond dates it as late as 255 BC, but it is now increasingly placed in 261 BC. The Battle of Cos Omac is proposed
Battle_of_Cos
Right and acceptance of an authority
political philosophy, since the historical period of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC), the political legitimacy of a ruler and government was derived from the
Political_legitimacy
Dynastic era in China (c. 1046 – 771 BC)
Xīzhōu; c. 1046 – 771 BC) was a period of Chinese history corresponding roughly to the first half of the Zhou dynasty. It began in 1046 BC when King Wu of Zhou
Western_Zhou
Writing the Chinese languages
and early Bronze Age (c. 2500–2000 BCE). During the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC), Chinese characters evolved into the more mature bronze script and seal
Written_Chinese
Chinese imperial dynasty (690–705)
c. 1046 BC) Late Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 771 BC) Eastern Zhou (c. 771 – c. 256 BC) Spring and
Wu_Zhou
Ancient classification of people
is considered a central part of the fengjian social structure (c. 1046–256 BC). These were the shi (warrior nobles, and later on gentry scholars), the
Four_occupations
Iron alloy
were already making pig iron during the later Zhou dynasty (which ended in 256 BC). Furnaces, such as Lapphyttan in Sweden, may date back to the 12th century
Pig_iron
Imperial dynasty of China, 581–618
golden age in Chinese history. Often compared to the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC), the Sui likewise unified China after a prolonged period of division, undertook
Sui_dynasty
King of Qin, China from 307 to 251 BC
army at Changping in 260 BC, and overthrew the Eastern Zhou dynasty in 256 BC. These aggressive territorial expansions and the strategic weakening of
King_Zhaoxiang_of_Qin
Political ideology during the latter part of the Zhou dynasty
prestigious name. As a result, Chinese history from the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC) to the beginning of the Qin dynasty has been termed a "feudal" period by
Fengjian
Valley (3300 BC-1300 BC) Ancient Egypt (3150 BC–30 BC) Kingdom of Kish (c. 2900 BC–2296 BC) Van Lang (2879 BC–258 BC) Minoan (c. 2700 BC–c. 1600 BC) Kingdom
List_of_former_monarchies
Ancient Roman cement type
documented in the early 7th cent. BC at Tell el-Burak (Lebanon), then in Phoenician colonies in North Africa, some time before 256 BC, and spread north from there
Opus_signinum
Imperial dynasty of China (960–1279)
Population Statistics of China, A.D. 2–1953". Population Studies. 13 (3): 209–256. doi:10.2307/2172247. JSTOR 2172247. Veeck et al. 2007, pp. 103–104. Needham
Song_dynasty
Name for the physical penalties of the dynastic Chinese legal system
Xia Dynasty onwards through the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). The "Five Punishments for Slaves" were abolished during
Five_Punishments
16th-century Chinese novel
era of the decline of the Shang dynasty (1600–1046 BC) and the rise of the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). It intertwines numerous elements of Chinese mythology
Investiture_of_the_Gods
Natural phenomenon wherein the Earth casts a shadow on the Moon
artillery because of this belief. During the Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 BC – 256 BC), according to the Book of Songs, the sight of a red moon engulfed in
Lunar_eclipse
Ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel
ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel from the Shang and Zhou dynasties (1600–256 BC). It was used to drink wine or to offer ritual libations. A gu is tall and
Gu_(vessel)
List of links describing conflicts Rome was involved in
Battle of Tyndaris – Naval victory of Rome over Carthage in Sicilian waters. 256 BC – Battle of Cape Ecnomus – A Carthaginian fleet under Hamilcar and Hanno
List of Roman external wars and battles
List_of_Roman_external_wars_and_battles
Imperial dynasty of China that followed the disintegration of the Northern Wei
c. 1046 BC) Late Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 771 BC) Eastern Zhou (c. 771 – c. 256 BC) Spring and
Western_Wei
Period of Chinese history (220–589)
c. 1046 BC) Late Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 771 BC) Eastern Zhou (c. 771 – c. 256 BC) Spring and
Six_Dynasties
Transfer of land under feudalism
some other East Asian countries, from the time of the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC) relatives and descendants of the ruling family were granted enfeoffments
Feoffment
Prince of Qin (256–239 BC)
Chengjiao (Chinese: 成蟜; pinyin: Chéngjiǎo; 256–239 BC), titled Lord of Chang'an (長安君; Cháng'ān Jūn), was the son of King Zhuangxiang of Qin and the paternal
Chengjiao_(prince)
Chinese historical exonym
descended from them. When the Xiongnu empire defeated them in the 3rd century BC, the Donghu people splintered into the Xianbei and Wuhuan. The Xianbei began
Five_Barbarians
Early Chinese religious history
divinations formed the basis for later development of Eastern Zhou (771 – 256 BC) hemerology, including the Wuxing philosophy. Bronze vessels central to
Religion_of_the_Shang_dynasty
Imperial dynasty in China
ISBN 978-90-04-17585-3. Haywood, John (2000). Historical Atlas of the Classical World, 500 BC–AD 600. Barnes & Noble Books. p. 2.25. ISBN 978-0-7607-1973-2. Haywood, John;
Jin_dynasty_(266–420)
Type of narrow street or alley in northern Chinese cities
residential areas according to the social classes of the Zhou dynasty (1027–256 BC). The term "hutong" appeared first during the Yuan Dynasty, and is a term
Hutong
River in Sichuan, China
The Jin River has a long and complex cultural history, dating back to 256 BC when it was formed. Over the course of several dynasties, the Jin River
Jin_River_(Sichuan)
Type of ancient Chinese bronze vessel
derives from its ceramic prototype prior to the Shang dynasty (1600–1045 BC). They usually have handles on the top or rings attached to each side of neck
Hu_(vessel)
legendary monarchs of China were non-hereditary. Dynastic rule began c. 2070 BC when Yu the Great established the Xia dynasty, and monarchy lasted until 1912
Monarchy_of_China
Traditional first dynasty in Chinese history
oracle bone inscriptions dating from the Late Shang period (13th century BC). The earliest mentions occur in the oldest chapters of the Book of Documents
Xia_dynasty
Decade
(approximate date) 256 BC Liu Bang, founder of the Han dynasty of China (d. 195 BC) 255 BC Xu Fu, ancient Chinese alchemist[citation needed] 254 BC Marcus Livius
250s_BC
War between Rome and Carthage (218–201 BC)
surrounding waters; the Romans also unsuccessfully invaded North Africa in 256 BC. It was the longest continuous conflict and the greatest naval war of antiquity
Second_Punic_War
Japanese Archaeological Ceramics from the Jōmon Through Heian Periods (10,500 BC-AD 1185). Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan. 1990. p. 45.
List of longest-reigning monarchs
List_of_longest-reigning_monarchs
Decade
(1046 BC–256 BC). 1044 BC—On the death of Smendes I, king of Egypt, he is succeeded by two co-regents, Psusennes I and Neferkare Amenemnisu. c. 1042 BC—Beginning
1040s_BC
Liquid or paste that contains pigments or dyes
the earliest Chinese inks, similar to modern inksticks, is found around 256 BC, in the end of the Warring States period; being produced from soot and animal
Ink
Building complex in Chongqing, China
functioned as a fortress from the time of the ancient Ba State (1046 B.C. - 256 B.C) through the end of the Qing dynasty. Its history can be traced back
Hongya_Cave
Period of Chinese history (907–979)
districts and prefectures that had been used since the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC). These administrations, known as circuit commissions, would become the boundaries
Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period
Five_Dynasties_and_Ten_Kingdoms_period
Topics referred to by the same term
cardinal directions E (state), a vassal state in Zhou Dynasty China (1046–256 BC) E Township, Maine, an unincorporated community in USA Mount E (Japanese:
E_(disambiguation)
Period in Chinese history from 420 to 589
c. 1046 BC) Late Shang (c. 1250 – c. 1046 BC) Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 256 BC) Western Zhou (c. 1046 – c. 771 BC) Eastern Zhou (c. 771 – c. 256 BC) Spring and
Northern and Southern dynasties
Northern_and_Southern_dynasties
Five traditional Chinese blessings
China Zhou dynasty (c. 1046 BC–256 BC). In Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD), the Chinese philosopher, Huan Tan (桓譚) (c. 43 BC–28 AD) redefined the element
Wufu
Provider of prophecies or insights
plant, was practiced in the subsequent Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC). Around the late 9th century BC, the divination system was recorded in the I Ching, or
Oracle
周朝; pinyin: Zhōu cháo), a royal dynasty of China ruling from c. 1046 BC until 256 BC. Under the Zhou, these armies were able to expand China's territory
Military_of_the_Zhou_dynasty
Optical device
the sun were described in the Chinese Zhoubi Suanjing writings (1046 BC–256 BC with material added until c. 220 AD). The location of the bright circle
Camera_obscura
Chinese Moon goddess
in Guicang, a divination text written during the Zhou Dynasty (1046 BC – 256 BC). From the few preserved fragments of the text, it mentions "Yi shoots
Chang'e
Condiment made from mustard seeds
Yellow mustard paste originated in China during the Zhou dynasty (1046–256 BC), when the mustard seeds were ground and made into paste. It was often used
Mustard_(condiment)
Ancient Roman politician and general
and 256 BC. He was first elected consul in 227 BC; nothing is known of this first consulship. He was later elected to a suffect consul in 217 BC, in place
Marcus Atilius Regulus (consul 227 BC)
Marcus_Atilius_Regulus_(consul_227_BC)
Major Roman rescue operation during the First Punic War
invaded the Carthaginian homeland (in what is now north eastern Tunisia) in 256 BC. After initial successes, they had left a force of 15,500 men to hold their
Roman withdrawal from Africa (255 BC)
Roman_withdrawal_from_Africa_(255_BC)
Spouses of Chinese rulers
Ancheng 205 BC 179 BC 179 BC 157 BC Husband's death 135 BC Emperor Wen of Han Empress, of the Bo clan 158 BC 157 BC 151 BC Deposed 147 BC Emperor Jing
List of Chinese empresses and queens
List_of_Chinese_empresses_and_queens
economic context. Zhou dynasty ((Western Zhou c. 1046 – 771 BC) and (Eastern Zhou c. 771 – 256 BC)) saw the diversification of currency forms. By the late
History_of_Chinese_currency
Emperor of China from 221 to 210 BC
kings had been deposed by King Zhaoxiang of Qin in 256 BC. Following the surrender of Qi in 221 BC, King Zheng reunited all of the lands of the former
Qin_Shi_Huang
256 BC
256 BC
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Pilgrimage site 25 km from city mecca
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Muslim
Pilgrimage site 25 km from city mecca
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English : variant spelling of Nye.Chinese : from the name of Nie City, which existed during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc). It was granted to a son of a duke of the state of Qi; his descendants adopted the name of the city as their surname.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the personal name Horace, Latin Horatius, a Roman family name of unknown origin, associated chiefly with the name of the poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus (65–8 bc).
Surname or Lastname
English (mainly East Anglia)
English (mainly East Anglia) : habitational name from Lyng in Norfolk, so named from Old English hlinc ‘hillside’, or from either of two places in Norfolk and Lincolnshire named Ling, from Old Norse lyng ‘ling’, ‘heather’. There is also a Lyng in Somerset, so named from Old English lengen ‘long place’.German : variant of Link.Chinese : from a word meaning ‘ice’. In ancient times, the imperial palace was able to enjoy ice in the summer by storing winter ice in a cellar, entrusting its care to an official called the iceman. This post was once filled during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc) by a descendant of Kang Shu, the eighth son of Wen Wang, who had been granted the state of Wei soon after the establishment of the Zhou dynasty. Descendants of this particular iceman adopted the word for ice, ling, as their surname.
Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : nickname for a tall person, from Old English lang, long, Old French long ‘long’, ‘tall’ (equivalent to Latin longus).Irish (Ulster (Armagh) and Munster) : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Longáin (see Langan).Chinese : from the name of an official treasurer called Long, who lived during the reign of the model emperor Shun (2257–2205 bc). his descendants adopted this name as their surname. Additionally, a branch of the Liu clan (see Lau 1), descendants of Liu Lei, who supposedly had the ability to handle dragons, was granted the name Yu-Long (meaning roughly ‘resistor of dragons’) by the Xia emperor Kong Jia (1879–1849 bc). Some descendants later simplified Yu-Long to Long and adopted it as their surname.Chinese : there are two sources for this name. One was a place in the state of Lu in Shandong province during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc). The other source is the Xiongnu nationality, a non-Han Chinese people.Chinese : variant of Lang.Cambodian : unexplained.
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English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiyshay, ABISHAI means "my father is Jesse" or "my father is a gift." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was the only one to accompany David when he went to the camp of Saul (1 Sam. 26:5-12).
Surname or Lastname
Chinese
Chinese : variant of Tang 2.Chinese : variant of Tang 3.Chinese : from a modification of the character Zhong (). In the Xia dynasty (2205–1766 bc), there existed a senior adviser whose name was Zhonggu. Much later, in the Ming dynasty (1368–1644 ad), some descendants settled along a river that became known as the Tong Family river. As the Manchus moved southwards, some took up residence by this river and they too adopted Tong as their surname.Chinese : from Lao Tong, the ‘style name’ given to a son of Zhuan Xu, legendary emperor of the 26th century bc. Two of his sons became important advisers to the next emperor, Ku. Some descendants of Lao Tong adopted a character from his style name as their surname.Chinese : see also Dong.English : metonymic occupational name for a maker or user of tongs (Old English tang(e)), or a habitational name from one of the places named with this word (there are examples in Lancashire, Shropshire, and West Yorkshire), from their situation by a fork in a road or river, considered as resembling a pair of tongs.English : topographic name for someone who lived on a tongue of land, or a habitational name from a place named with this word (Old English tunge, Old Norse tunga), for example Tonge in Leicestershire.Dutch : from a short form of the personal name Antonius (see Anthony). It could also be from Dutch tong ‘tongue’ and hence a nickname for a chatterbox or scold, or possibly a shortening of Van Tongeren, a habitational name for someone from Tongeren in the province of Gelderland.
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Hebrew
(×ֲבִיש×Ö·×™) Hebrew name ABIYSHAY means "my father is Jesse" or "my father is a gift." In the bible, this is the name of the eldest son of David's sister Zeruiah. He was the only one to accompany David when he went to the camp of Saul (1 Sam. 26:5-12). Also spelled Avishai.
Surname or Lastname
Chinese
Chinese : variant of Wen 2.Chinese : from a character in the personal name of Hu Gongman, a retainer of Wu Wang. After the latter established the Zhou dynasty in 1122 bc, he granted the state of Chen to Hu Gongman, whose descendants adopted the second character of his given name, Man, as their surname. This character also means ‘Manchurian’, but the name does not appear to be related to this meaning.Chinese : variant of Wen 3.Chinese : variant of Wan 1.English and Jewish : variant spelling of Mann.Dutch : from Middle Dutch man ‘man’, ‘husband’, ‘vassal’, ‘arbiter’.French : from the Germanic personal name Manno (see Mann 2).Jewish (Ashkenazic) : from the personal name Man, derived from Yiddish ‘man’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained. Perhaps a variant of Wren.Dutch (de Ren) : origin unexplained.Variant spelling of German Renn.Swedish : soldier’s name, from ren ‘reindeer’.Chinese : from the name of Rencheng ‘Ren City’, which was granted to Yu Yang, the 25th son of the Emperor Huang Di (2697–2595 bc). Some of his descendants later adopted the place name as their surname.
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English
English : of uncertain origin; possibly from a reduced form of the personal name Dominick.Chinese : from the name of Meng Mingshi, a senior minister of the state of Qin in the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc). His descendants adopted the first character of his given name, which means ‘bright’, as their surname.
Male
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Aza'zel, AZAZEL means "entire removal" and "scapegoat." In the bible, this word is found in the law of the day of atonement (Leviticus 16:8, 10, 26). It refers to a goat used for sacrifice for the sins of the people. In modern times, Azazel was interpreted as a Satanic, goat-like demon. The name has even been used for the "Angel of Death."
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English
English : origin uncertain. Possibly it is a variant of Welsh Bevans.William Walter Beavers, from whom many bearers of this American family name are descended, was born in Wales on July 25, 1755 and married Elizabeth Ragsdale in Lunenburg Co. VA. He died in about 1807 in Elbert Co., GA.
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Surname or Lastname
English and French
English and French : from the medieval French form of the Latin personal name Sabinus or its feminine form Sabina, originally an ethnic name for a member of an ancient Italic people of central Italy, whose name is of uncertain origin. According to legend, in the 8th century bc the Romans slaughtered the Sabine menfolk and carried off the women. More influential as far as name-giving is concerned was the existence of several Christian saints bearing this name. The masculine name was borne by at least ten early saints (martyrs and bishops), but as a given name the feminine form was always more popular.Jewish : probably also an Americanized form of some like-sounding Jewish name.
Surname or Lastname
Chinese
Chinese : from the place name Pan, which existed in the state of Wei during the Zhou dynasty. Bi Gonggao, fifteenth son of the virtuous duke Wen Wang, was granted a state named Wei when the Zhou dynasty came to power in 1122 bc (see Feng 1). Bi Gonggao in turn granted the area called Pan to one of his sons, whose descendants eventually adopted Pan as their surname. This name is also Romanized as Poon, Pun, and Pon.Korean : There are two Chinese characters for this surname; only one of them, however, is common enough to warrant treatment here. There are three clans which use this character: the KisÅng (also called the KÅje), the Kwangju, and the Namp’yÅng. The founding ancestors of these clans were KoryÅ (918–1392) figures, and it is widely believed that they were related.Spanish and southern French (Occitan) : metonymic occupational name for a baker or a pantryman, from Spanish and Occitan pan ‘bread’ (Latin panis).English and Dutch : metonymic occupational name for someone who cast pans, from Middle English, Middle Dutch panne ‘pan’.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : from Polish, Ukrainian, Yiddish pan ‘lord’, ‘master’, ‘landowner’, hence a nickname for a haughty person.Perhaps also an Americanized spelling or translation of German Pfann (North German Pann).
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : variant spelling of Schum.Chinese : (Pinyin Cen) this surname was derived from an area so named during the Zhou dynasty (1122–221 bc).
Surname or Lastname
Chinese
Chinese : there are two sources for this character for Wen, which also means ‘warm’. One is a territory named Wen, and the other an area named Wenyi. Descendants of rulers of these areas adopted Wen as their surname.Chinese : from a character that also means ‘literature’. Its origin, however, is from the given name of an ancient personage called Wen.Chinese : from a character that also means ‘hear’. During the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc), in the state of Lu there existed a man who has a supplementary name, Wenren. His descendants adopted the first character of his name, Wen, as their surname.English : unexplained.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained; perhaps a variant of Pink.Chinese : there are two sources of this name, which also means ‘peace’. One is the name of a senior minister of the state of Qi during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 bc), who was posthumously named Yan Pingzhong. The other source is a city called Ping in the state of Han during the Warring States period (403–221 bc). It was granted to a marquis whose descendants adopted the place name as their surname.
256 BC
256 BC
Girl/Female
Arabic, Muslim
Respectable; Wise; Forceful; Lofty
Surname or Lastname
German
German : from a diminutive of Fink.German : indirect occupational name for a blacksmith, from a derivative of finken ‘to make sparks’.Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : ornamental name from Yiddish finkl ‘sparkle’.English : variant spelling of Finkle.
Boy/Male
Assamese, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Telugu
Born of Beauty
Surname or Lastname
English (Devon)
English (Devon) : unexplained. Possibly an irregular variant of Birchall.
Boy/Male
Hindu
The Lord of Goddess Lakshmi
Boy/Male
British, English
Battle Leader
Boy/Male
Indian
Son of Karna
Boy/Male
Hindu
Moon of Dharma
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Malayalam, Marathi
Indestructible
Boy/Male
Gaelic Irish
Son of the red haired one.
256 BC
256 BC
256 BC
256 BC
256 BC
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The metallic base of alumina. This metal is white, but with a bluish tinge, and is remarkable for its resistance to oxidation, and for its lightness, having a specific gravity of about 2.6. Atomic weight 27.08. Symbol Al.
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The fourth of a hundred-weight, being 25 or 28 pounds, according as the hundredweight is reckoned at 100 or 112 pounds.
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In Ireland, a territorial division, corresponding nearly to the English hundred, and supposed to have been originally the district of a native chief. There are 252 of these baronies. In Scotland, an extensive freehold. It may be held by a commoner.
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The immovable union of two joints of a crinoidal arm. T () the twentieth letter of the English alphabet, is a nonvocal consonant. With the letter h it forms the digraph th, which has two distinct sounds, as in thin, then. See Guide to Pronunciation, //262-264, and also //153, 156, 169, 172, 176, 178-180.
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A certain measure for liquids, as for wine, equal to two pipes, four hogsheads, or 252 gallons. In different countries, the tun differs in quantity.
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Ten and a half quires, or, commonly, 250 sheets, of paper printed on both sides; also, in some cases, the same number of sheets printed on one side, or half the number printed on both sides.
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A kind of boat used in Canton. It is about 25 feet long and is often rowed by women. Called also tankia.
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A fricative consonant letter or sound. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 197-206, etc.
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A number or quality which is contained in another an exact number of times, or is an aliquot part of it; thus, 7 is the submultiple of 56, being contained in it eight times.
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An East Indian coin of the value of 12/ pence sterling, or about 25 cents.
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A bean-shaped coin of Siam, worth about sixty cents; also, a weight equal to 236 grains troy.
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See Koran. R () R, the eighteenth letter of the English alphabet, is a vocal consonant. It is sometimes called a semivowel, and a liquid. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 178, 179, and 250-254.
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See Fit a song. G () G is the seventh letter of the English alphabet, and a vocal consonant. It has two sounds; one simple, as in gave, go, gull; the other compound (like that of j), as in gem, gin, dingy. See Guide to Pronunciation, // 231-6, 155, 176, 178, 179, 196, 211, 246.
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An East Indian weight, varying in different localities from 25 to about 82 pounds avoirdupois.
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An annual church festival (December 25) and in some States a legal holiday, in memory of the birth of Christ, often celebrated by a particular church service, and also by special gifts, greetings, and hospitality.
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The fourth power, or the square of the square. Thus 4x4=16, the square of 4, and 16x16=256, the biquadrate of 4.
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A former French money of account worth 20 sous, or a franc. It was thus called in distinction from the Paris livre, which contained 25 sous.
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In solid measure: A mass 16/ feet long, 1 foot in height, and 1/ feet in breadth, or 24/ cubic feet (in local use, from 22 to 25 cubic feet); -- used in measuring stonework.