Kan Jianjun, a colleague who works in finance, often complains that you should never give a name that is too popular, otherwise your salary may be confused with others. Speaking of people's names, they are really important. To a certain extent, they are part of your personality. But how to choose a good name, many people are scratching their heads. In this regard, the ancients did a good job. In ancient times, they paid great attention to names. A simple word often contains beautiful meanings.
Liu Bang: My career requires me to have a grand name
The name of Han Gao Emperor Liu Bang is not found in "Historical Records". Sima Qian recorded that his name was Liu Ji. Such a name is obviously not suitable for his identity as the leader of the peasant uprising army, so it is very likely that the word "Bang" is his new identity in the process of starting a business. The state is the country. This grand name eventually accompanied him to the prominent position of the founding emperor.
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The people from the northern Saibei grassland took over the Central Plains, and the monarchs were very generous with their Han names. For example, Liu Yuan, the founding emperor of the Xiongnu Han Dynasty, was named Yuan Hai, which means both Yuan and Hai, which shows his courage.
The name of Taizu Yuwentai of the Northern Zhou Dynasty in Xianbei was black otter. Perhaps Yuwentai was dark and had slippery skin, so he named the animal from the local animal. Later, Yu Wentai probably changed his name while starting a business, and the word "Tai" was chosen very well. "Tai" is one of the hexagrams in the Book of Changes, which means stability and grandeur, and it matches the status of his monarch.
The name of Emperor Taizong Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty was very particular, and getting it meant to help the world and bring peace to the people. Li Shimin later lived up to his father's expectations and founded the Zhenguan rule, which brought blessings to all people in the world.
These names dominate the list of the most beautiful names
Educated celebrities pay more attention to elegance and beauty when naming. The poet Wen Tingyun of the late Tang Dynasty, also known as Feiqing, was the originator of the Huajian School of poets. His real name was Qi, but he later changed his name to Tingyun for some reason.
So don’t wonder why the name and character are so appropriate. When he changed his name, he was already a great poet who frequently wrote beautiful lines, so the change of name is naturally extraordinary.
Li Shishi’s name itself is not very beautiful, but because she is so beautiful, she attracted a large number of cultural celebrities to write poems and lyrics for her. Yan Jidao wrote the lyrics: Looking at Yingchuan flowers all over the place, she doesn’t look like Shishi good. I still couldn't understand my hatred in one poem, so I wrote another one with the following words: I have met my teacher tonight, my cheeks are red with wine. Another great poet, Zhang Xian, directly created a separate word name for Li Shishi, which was called "Shi Shi Ling".
With the blessing of these big names’ lyrics, these two words suddenly became synonymous with beauty.
The name of Liu Rushi, a famous prostitute in the late Ming Dynasty, is adapted from Xin Qiji's "Congratulations to the Bridegroom": I see how charming the green mountains are, and I expected that the green mountains should be like this when they see me. The name itself is a beautiful word and sentence, and coupled with Liu Rushi's character, it is really wonderful.
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Others such as Li Qingzhao, a great poet in the Song Dynasty, Qin Guan, Qin Shaoyou, Nalan Rongruo in the Qing Dynasty, etc. Why can their names be passed down to future generations? It is not just the beauty of their words. , what’s more important is that the name is like the person, and they complement each other, which makes them appear wonderful.
The name is strange, and sometimes it brings good fortune to people
The name of Xin Qiji is quite strange. Qiji is similar to Qubing, and it was a common name in the pre-Qin and Han Dynasties. Xin Qiji's father gave him this name, probably because he hoped to defeat the Xiongnu like Huo Qubing. Xin Qiji's self-titled name is Jiaxuan, which is very consistent with his identity as a poet. The two names represent two realms of life. This name is excellent.
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Some names can also bring luck unexpectedly due to their specific meanings.
In his later years, Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty held an examination to select the number one scholar. There was a candidate named Hu Changling. When Qianlong saw his name, he smiled knowingly and said, "Can Hu people live a long life?" Emperor Qianlong was already very old, and all the elderly liked him. Fortunately, this "Hu" did not offend the Manchus' taboo against others calling them "Hu". Instead, Qianlong felt that God was blessing him with longevity, so he named Hu Changling as the top pick on the spot.
Having said so much, young parents-to-be who are planning to name their children don’t know if they have got the key points. When choosing a name, you should not pursue an empty sound, but should look for it more from the traditional humanistic spirit.
There are thousands of Chinese characters suitable for use as names, some are grand and some are delicate and gentle; some are heavy and simple, some are lively and clever; some are ancient and full of meaning. Fresh and refined.
Although the words are different, they contain traditional culture’s thinking about life, the world, and the future, as well as its persistence in history and nation. If you grasp these essences, I believe you can grasp them. , give your child a catchy and good name.
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