Family Name: The surname 冉 originates from the Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BCE) and is derived from the Ji clan, a branch of the royal family. Ji Zai, a son of King Wen of Zhou, was granted the fiefdom of 冉 (modern-day Jingmen, Hubei), and his descendants adopted the place name as their surname.
Given Name: Elegant and graceful, with depths as vast as the waves.