Kang
Kāng
Kang (康) means 'health', 'peace', and 'well-being'. It symbolizes prosperity, tranquility, and good fortune. The character conveys wishes for physical health, mental peace, and overall happiness in life.
Origin & History
The Kang surname has multiple origins. Some descendants of Kang Shu Feng, the younger brother of King Wu of Zhou, adopted it. Others came from the Kangju (康居) people of Central Asia who settled in China. It also originated from official titles and place names.
Famous People Named Kang
Kang Youwei (康有为) — Qing Dynasty reformer and Confucian scholar
Kang Sheng (康生) — Senior Communist Party official and intelligence chief
Kangxi Emperor (康熙帝) — One of China's longest-reigning emperors of the Qing Dynasty
Example Names with Kang
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