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The meaning and history of the name Zheng.


ZHENG: From Chinese 郑 (zhèng) which refers to the ancient state of Zheng. Zheng existed between the 9th to 4th centuries BC in present-day Henan province. A famous bearer of this surname was the 15th-century explorer Zheng He.

Usage: Chinese
Famous People: Zheng Hewiki (Explorer, 1371, China), Zheng Jiewiki (Tennis Player, 1983, China)