Ming

/mɪŋ/name
Elementary
1

A former dynasty in China, reigning from the end of the Yuan to the beginning of the Qing (Ching).

2

A former empire in China, occupying the eastern half of modern China (China proper), as well as parts of Russia and northern Vietnam

3

The era of Chinese history during which the dynasty reigned

4

A surname.

5

A male or female given name.

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