Last Name Ma jaan

The last name "Ma Jaan" is of Chinese origin. It is a common surname in China, particularly in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have originated from a combination of two Chinese characters, with "Ma" commonly meaning "horse" and "Jaan" possibly meaning "wise" or "safe."

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