MA - Chinese Surname Ma3 - Beh, Mah

MA Chinese Surname


Also Spelt As:

Ma3 - Hanyu Pinyin Mandarin Chinese Romanisation

Beh - Hokkien or Teochew Chinese Dialect

Ma / Mah - Cantonese Chinese Dialect

Mha, etc.

Simplified Chinese Character:
马

Traditional Chinese Character:
馬


One of the 50 most common Chinese surnames in the world.

The Chinese surname "Ma" is made up of the character "Ma3" (horse) in the Chinese language.

Other than being a general Chinese surname among the Han Chinese majority, the "Ma" surname is also a common surname among Chinese Muslims in Yunnan and Xinjiang in China. In fact, the world famous Chinese diplomat, navigator, voyager, explorer and trader, Admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho) of the Ming Dynasty, was originally named "Ma3 He2" but had his surname changed to "Zheng4" as an honour bestowed by the Ming emperor for victories and great merits (accomplishments) in battles. Yes, Admiral Zheng He was a Muslim from Yunnan.

ZHANG - Chinese Surname Zhang - Teo, Teoh, Cheong, Chong, Tiong, Chang

ZHANG Chinese Surname


Also Spelt As:

Zhang - Hanyu Pinyin Mandarin Chinese Romanisation

Teo / Teoh - Teochew Chinese Dialect

Cheong - Cantonese Chinese Dialect

Chong - Hakka Chinese Dialect

Tiong - Foochow Chinese Dialect

Choong, Chung, Zhang, Chang, etc.

Simplified Chinese Character:
张

Traditional Chinese Character:
張


One of the 10 most common Chinese surnames in the world.

The Chinese surname "Chen" is made up of the character "To Open; Spread" in the Chinese language. This surname is normally referred to as "Gong Chang2 Zhang" because the character is made up of the "Gong" (bow) character on the left hand side and the "Chang" (long) character on the right hand side.