Although a name is just a code name for a person, people have many considerations when choosing a name. Young people today may not have many ideas. The names given to their children by their elders were carefully considered. Regarding the importance of naming children, our ancestors once said: "Men do not bring about gods, and women do not bring about immortals." But why do you say that?
In ancient times, due to poor medical conditions. Maternal dystocia and infant mortality are high. Even with today's advanced medical care, it is equally dangerous for women to give birth. Therefore, at this time, everyone wants their children to grow up healthily, so they superstitiously believe that as long as the child's name is popular, the child's survival rate can be increased. Our ancestors believed that boys should not be named after "Heaven" and girls should not be named after "Xian". There are three main reasons.
First of all, the old ancestor felt that the name should not be too exaggerated. A name is just a code name, but it will accompany a person throughout his life. A good name not only makes the person who calls it catchy, but also brings good luck to people. Therefore, when our ancestors chose their names, they did not use strong words. The words "Heaven" and "Xian" are too sharp and are not conducive to the growth of children.
Secondly, the ancestors believed that "heaven" and "immortality" were symbols of gods and were terrifying. In ancient times, only the Jade Emperor in heaven could be called heaven, and even the emperor could only be called the son of heaven. And Xian is the folk name for the daughter of the Emperor of Heaven.
Heaven and immortals are the gods that are worshiped in our country. During festivals, every household will worship the gods and pray for God’s blessing. Therefore, our ancestors were full of awe for these two words.
Third, the most important thing should be to respect the history and culture of our ancestors. The older generation has a special emphasis. I wonder if you have heard of it? The ancestors had many taboos when choosing names. For example, when choosing a name, you cannot have the same character as your elders, and you cannot have any conflicts with your elders.
The ancestors believed that if the name is chosen well, the child will have a happy and prosperous future. Therefore, someone will be found to calculate the child's birth date and zodiac sign to give the child a good name.