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Gi

奇 — Rare, Wonderful, Extraordinary

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Origin & History

The Gi surname is associated with the Haengju Gi clan. The character 奇 means rare or extraordinary, a prestigious connotation. Gi ancestors appear in Goryeo administrative records and the clan produced several high-ranking officials during the Joseon dynasty.