shěn 沈
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Surname Origin
The origin of the surname "Shen": 1. It originated from the "Ji" surname and was derived from a state name. According to "Yuan He Xing Zuan", at the beginning of the Zhou Dynasty, Ji Zai, the tenth son of King Wen of Zhou, was enfeoffed in "Shen" (north of present - day Pingyu County, Henan Province), and thus took the state name as his surname. 2. It originated from the "Si" surname. There was also a marquis state called Shen during the Zhou Dynasty, which was located in Anhui Province. This was another Shen state.
Famous Story
Shen Kuo (1029–1093) Style name: Cunzhong. A native of Qiantang in the Song Dynasty (now Hang County, Zhejiang Province). He was a man of many talents, well - versed in astronomy, local chronicles, calendar, music, medicine, and mathematics. He once served as an envoy to the Khitan. He was the author of works such as *Dream Pool Essays* and *Changxing Collection*. Shen Zhou (1427–1509) Style name: Qinan, also known as Master Shitian and also as the Old Man Baishi. A native of Changzhou in the Ming Dynasty (now Wu County, Jiangsu Province). In his youth, he studied under Chen Mengxian. As he grew older, he had a comprehensive knowledge of classics and had excellent skills in both poetry and prose. He was especially good at painting. He was one of the Four Great Masters of the Ming Dynasty, along with Tang Yin, Wen Zhengming, and Qiu Ying. He was the author of works such as *News from the Guest Seat*, *Shitian Collection*, and *Shitian Poetry Anthology*.
Random Names With "沈"
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Gentle and virtuous
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Beautiful in appearance and intelligent in mind, emitting a rich and fragrant aroma.
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As fiery as a flame and resplendent in glory.
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Valiant and heroic, a female hero.
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The dawn's first light, hope anew
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Fiery in passion, gentle in manner.
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Fragrant and lofty in virtue
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As elegant as a cassia tree.