尹
윤씨
다스릴 윤 · governor/ruler
📖 Origin of the Hanja
The hanja "尹" depicts a hand holding a staff — "one who governs". In ancient China it was an official title (Soyun, Daeyun). Korean Yoon trace to Silla through Yun Ri, ancestor of Papyong Yoon — five queens of the Joseon dynasty came from this clan, including Queen Munjeong.
🏯 Main Clans (Bongwan)
파평 윤씨
해남 윤씨
칠원 윤씨
남원 윤씨
※ Bongwan refers to the ancestral home where the founder settled. Same surname, different bongwan = different clan branch.
🌟 Famous Figures
조선
윤선도
고산 — 「어부사시사」
근현대
윤동주
시인 — 「하늘과 바람과 별과 시」
근현대
윤봉길
독립운동가 — 홍커우 의거
근현대
윤보선
대한민국 4대 대통령
"尹: the hand holding a staff — power is another word for responsibility."
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