Family Name: The surname 尼 (Ní) has multiple origins. One theory suggests it derives from the spread of Buddhism from ancient India, where some followers adopted '尼' as their surname to signify their devotion to Buddhism. Another theory posits that it originated from ancient Chinese official titles, such as '尼父' (a respectful term for a virtuous person), with descendants adopting the title as their surname. It may also be derived from the Hanization of surnames among ethnic minorities like the Manchu or Mongolian.
Given Name: The name is a transliteration, concise and melodic in sound.