Jia

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Jia 1
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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Chinese
Scripts 甲(Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. /t͡ɕja/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Chinese 甲 (jiǎ) meaning "one, first", also referring to an ancient fief or small state named Jia located in what is now either Henan or Hebei province.
Added 7/10/2024 by anonymous
Edited 9/17/2024 by sekejap

Jia 2
Revisions 3. usages AND description are verified
Type Surname (from location)
Usage Chinese
Scripts 贾(Chinese) 賈(Traditional Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. /t͡ɕja/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Chinese 贾 (jiǎ) referring to an ancient state and fief named Jia, both located in what is now Shanxi province.
Added 7/10/2024 by anonymous
Edited 9/17/2024 by sekejap