Ming

Meaning

Name

1. A former dynasty in China, reigning from the end of the Yuan to the beginning of the Qing (Ching)
2. A former empire in China, occupying the eastern half of modern China (China proper), as well as parts of Russia and northern Vietnam
3. The era of Chinese history during which the dynasty reigned
4. The pottery of the era, famed for its high quality
5. A surname.
6. A male or female given name

Noun

A member of the Ming dynasty.

Synonyms

Ming dynasty

Pronounced as (IPA)

/mɪŋ/

Etymology

From Mandarin 明 (Míng).

Sentences

Wang Ming was exiled to Moscow where he later died .