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Nagan O clan (Korean: 낙안 오씨; Hanja: 樂安 吳氏) was one of the Korean clans. Their Bon-gwan was in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province. According to the research in 2000, the number of Nagan O clan was 9135. Their founder was O Sa ryong [ja]. O Sa ryong [ja] was a 32nd descendant of O Eung (Hanja: 吳膺) who was a second son of O Cheom (Hanja: 吳瞻). O Cheom (Hanja: 吳瞻) came over from China to Silla during Jijeung of Silla’s reign in Silla dynasty. O Sa ryong [ja] was appointed as Prince of Nagan (Hanja: 楽安君) and began Nagan O clan because he defeated enemies when he served as government official during Goryeo period.

See also

• Korean clan names of foreign origin

References

1. Academy of Korean Studies 낙안오씨 樂安吳氏. Academy of Korean Studies.

External links

• Doosan Encyclopedia 외래귀화성씨 外來歸化姓氏. Doosan Encyclopedia.

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