冯婉清 (Feng wan qing)
Origin of the surname: The Feng surname originated from descendants of the ancient Emperor Zhuan Xu. Feng Dao was a Later Tang, Later Jin, Later Han, and Later Zhou Dynasty politician who standardized the imperial examination system.
Meaning: Gentle and Pure
Gender: Female
Source: The name "Wanqing" (婉清) originates from classical Chinese literature, combining two characters with poetic connotations. "Wan" (婉) signifies grace, gentleness, and elegance, while "Qing" (清) embodies purity, clarity, and tranquility. Together, they evoke imagery of refined serenity, often linked to idealized feminine virtues in traditional culture. The pairing may draw inspiration from phrases like "有美一人，婉如清扬" in the *Classic of Poetry* (*Shijing*), where "wan" and "qing" describe a delicate, luminous beauty akin to dewy grass—a metaphor for inner harmony and outward grace.
About your English name:
Name: Mariah
Meaning: Mariah is a variant of Mary, derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "beloved," "drop of the sea," "bitter," or "wished-for child." It also carries connotations of "star of the sea" in Latin traditions.
Origin: The name Mariah is a variant of the name Maria, which has roots in Latin and Greek, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miriam. Miriam is a significant biblical name, notably borne by the sister of Moses in the Old Testament. The original Hebrew meaning is debated but is often interpreted as "bitter," "rebellious," or "beloved." Mariah gained prominence in English-speaking countries as a distinct form of Maria or Mary, popularized further by cultural influences such as the American singer Mariah Carey.
Story: The name Mariah is a variant of the Hebrew name "Moriah" (מוֹרִיָּה) or "Maria," which itself derives from the biblical name "Miriam." In Hebrew, "Miryam" (מִרְיָם) is often interpreted as "bitter" or "rebellious," though some scholars link it to the Egyptian root "mr" (beloved) or "mry" (loved by God).
In the Bible, Moriah is the name of the region where Abraham was commanded to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22:2), later associated with Jerusalem's Temple Mount. The name gained Christian significance through the Latin form "Maria," honoring the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.
Mariah emerged as a distinct English variant in the 18th century, blending "Maria" with the suffix "-iah," echoing Hebrew theophoric names (e.g., Jeremiah). Its popularity surged in the 1990s, influenced by singer Mariah Carey, whose name was inspired by the song "They Call the Wind Mariah" from the 1951 musical *Paint Your Wagon*. The name connotes elegance, musicality, and a fusion of biblical heritage with modern cultural resonance.