Meaning & Story
A Chinese surname meaning 'to increase' or 'to multiply' — historically significant as one of the most respected Confucian family names.
Zeng is a name rooted in one of China's great historical families. The Zeng clan produced Zeng Shen, a core disciple of Confucius whose teachings on filial piety and self-examination became foundational to Confucian philosophy. As a pet name, Zeng is spare and strong — two letters and a consonant that lands cleanly. It suits a dog with an old-soul quality, or a cat whose wisdom seems to exceed his years considerably.