Definitions for ming
mɪŋming

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ming, Ming dynastynoun

   the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Mingnoun

   A former dynasty in China, reigning from the end of the Yuan to the beginning of the Qing

2. Mingnoun

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

3. Mingnoun

   The era of Chinese history during which the dynasty reigned

4. Mingnoun

   The pottery of the era, famed for its high quality

5. Etymology: From mingen, mengen, mungen, muneȝen, from myngian, mynegian, gemynegian, from myne, from gemunan, from munanan, from men-. Merged in Middle English with gemyndgian. More at mind.

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1. ming

   "Ming" is a term of Chinese origin that can refer to different things based on its context. It is most commonly known as the name of a significant dynasty in China, the Ming Dynasty, which lasted from 1368 to 1644. It can also be a given name in Chinese culture, often used for both genders. In this context, "Ming" generally means "bright" or "shine". It can further refer to the Chinese concept of fate or destiny ("ming"). The specific meaning of "Ming" would therefore depend on its use and context.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ming

   ming, v.t. to mix:—old pa.t. and pa.p. meint, ment. [A.S. mengan; Ger. mengen.]

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1. ming

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2. MING

   What does MING stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the MING acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. MING

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Ming is ranked #8718 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Ming surname appeared 3,764 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 would have the surname Ming.
   
   49.6% or 1,868 total occurrences were White.
   21.6% or 814 total occurrences were Asian.
   19.5% or 737 total occurrences were Black.
   4.5% or 171 total occurrences were of two or more races.
   3.8% or 144 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   0.8% or 30 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.

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1. • Dynasty

How to pronounce ming?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ming in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ming in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of ming in a Sentence

1. Defense James Mattis:

   The Ming Dynasty appears to be their model, albeit in a more muscular manner, demanding other nations become tribute states kowtowing to Beijing.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ming
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ming
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ming
5. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html