Ma
Mǎ
Ma (马) means 'horse' and symbolizes speed, strength, and loyalty. It represents energy, perseverance, and the noble qualities associated with horses in Chinese culture, such as endurance and service.
人口排名
#20
約 Over 1 million 人
地理分佈
Hebei, Henan, Guangdong
五行屬性
Earth
穩重、耐心和可靠
起源與歷史
The Ma surname originated from the Zhao (赵) surname during the Warring States period. Descendants of Zhao She, a general who excelled in cavalry, adopted Ma as their surname. Another origin comes from minority groups who revered horses.
姓氏演變
The Ma surname originated from the State of Zhao during the Warring States period, where an ancestor was given the surname for his expertise in horsemanship. General Ma Yuan of the Eastern Han made the surname famous. The Ma clan spread widely across northwest China.
郡望
Fufeng Commandery (扶风郡) — Modern-day Baoji area, Shaanxi Province
堂號
扶风堂 (Fufeng Hall)
宗祠文化
Ma Clan Ancestral Hall in Fufeng, Shaanxi — Honoring General Ma Yuan, known as the 'Wave-Subduing General.' The hall features traditional military relics.
家訓族風
扶风世泽，铜柱家风 — The Fufeng heritage; the Bronze Pillar family tradition.
名為 Ma 的名人
Ma Ying-jeou (马英九) — Former President of Taiwan
Ma Chao (马超) — Han Dynasty general and warrior
Ma Sanli (马三立) — Renowned crosstalk (xiangsheng) performer