Min

MEANING

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

From the Chinese character 敏 meaning 'quick, clever'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Common in Chinese-speaking communities, especially as a given name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically in China and other East Asian cultures as part of given names.

MEANING

ORIGIN

Korean

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Korean word 민, often seen in names like Min-ji or Min-su.

CULTURAL NOTES

Popular in Korean culture as a first name or part of a two-syllable name.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically significant in Korean naming conventions, often indicating intelligence.

MEANING

ORIGIN

Ancient Egyptian

ETYMOLOGY

Min was an Egyptian god of fertility and harvest.

CULTURAL NOTES

Recognized in ancient Egyptian mythology; depicted as a god associated with reproduction.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Worshiped as a god in ancient Egypt, particularly in the city of Coptos.