The name 'Qing' originates from the Chinese character 青 (qīng), which means 'blue, green, young'. It is often associated with freshness, vitality, and the natural world. In the context of the Qing dynasty, the name symbolizes the dynasty's connection to the Manchu heritage and its role as a unifying force in Chinese history, representing both the youthful vigor of a new regime and the expansive, fertile lands it governed.