万俟

Origin & History

The surname 万俟 is of Turkic origin, derived from the name of a historical tribe or clan in the Mongol region. It was historically used by the Qishan or Qishui people, a Turkic group that lived in the area around the Yellow River in China during the Han and Tang dynasties.

Meaning & Notes

The surname '万俟' combines the characters '万' (wan), meaning 'ten thousand' or 'a great number', and '俟' (qi), meaning 'to wait' or 'to be in a state of readiness'. Together, they may reflect the historical context of a tribe or clan that was in a state of readiness or had a large population. It is a rare surname, often associated with historical and ethnic diversity in China.

Famous People

• Wanqi (Wan Qi) - Historian and scholar
• Wanqi (Wan Qi) - Military commander in the Tang Dynasty

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