xià 夏
百家姓 · Bai Jia Xing
Origin of the 夏 Surname
Origin of the surname "Xia": 1. It originated from the Si clan. According to "Xing Pu", during the Zhou Dynasty, the King enfeoffed Donglougong, a descendant of the royal family of the Xia Dynasty, in the State of Qi. Those who didn't receive fiefs took the original name of the state, "Xia", as their surname. 2. It is a simplified form of the Xiahou surname. The Xia clan in Qingyang, Gansu today is an example. 3. It originated from the Gui clan, taking the grandfather's given - name as the surname. According to "Tongzhi · Shizu Lue", during the Spring and Autumn period, Shao Xi, the son of Duke Xuan of Chen, had the given - name Zixia. His descendant Zhengshu took his grandfather's given - name "Xia" as the surname and was called Xia Zhengshu. This is the origin of the Xia clan in the State of Chen.
Famous People With the 夏 Surname
Xia Song (984 - 1050), styled Zijiao, was a native of De'an in the Song Dynasty. He reached the position of Counselor-in-Chief and was enfeoffed as the Duke of Ying. His articles were elegant and flowery. He had achievements in governance and was especially strict in military management. People at that time regarded him as having the qualities of a true prime minister.
How to Pronounce 夏 (xià)
夏 xià
In Mandarin Chinese, 夏 is pronounced xià, with the fourth tone (falling). Tones matter in Mandarin: the same syllable with a different tone is a different word.
Random Names With "夏"
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With a noble and lofty bearing, having a graceful and elegant manner.
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As pure as a flawless jade.
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Fiery in passion and courteous in manner.