How do you pronounce 晏殊?

晏殊 is pronounced yàn shū in Mandarin Chinese.

Is 晏殊 a boy's or a girl's name?

晏殊 is usually a Chinese boy's name.

What is the surname in 晏殊?

The surname is 晏, and the given name is 殊.

Is 晏殊 a common Chinese name?

晏殊 is rare and distinctive, and reads as classical, poetic, elegant, distinguished, scholarly.

晏殊 (yàn shū) — Chinese boy's name meaning “classical, poetic”

晏殊 (yàn shū) is a Chinese boy's name that reads as classical, poetic, elegant, distinguished, scholarly. Yan Shu (晏殊) signifies a person of distinguished and unique character, possessing an inner calm or peaceful disposition.

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The characters in 晏殊

Character	Role	Strokes	Meaning
晏	Surname	10	The surname 'Yan' (晏) is associated with ancient Chinese states and officials. The character itself can mean 'peaceful,' 'calm,' or 'late in the day,' conveying a sense of serenity or steadiness.
殊	Given name	10	The given name 'Shu' (殊) means 'special,' 'unique,' 'outstanding,' or 'different,' suggesting exceptional qualities or distinction.

What 晏殊 means

Yan Shu (晏殊) signifies a person of distinguished and unique character, possessing an inner calm or peaceful disposition. It evokes the image of someone who is exceptional and stands out, often associated with a refined and cultured demeanor, much like the famous Northern Song Dynasty poet and statesman of the same name, renowned for his literary talent and elegant Cí poetry.

Related Chinese names

With the surname 晏

With the character 殊

Frequently asked questions

What does the name 晏殊 mean?: 晏殊 (yàn shū) is a Chinese boy's name that reads as classical, poetic, elegant, distinguished, scholarly.
How do you pronounce 晏殊?: 晏殊 is pronounced yàn shū in Mandarin Chinese.
Is 晏殊 a boy's or a girl's name?: 晏殊 is usually a Chinese boy's name.
What is the surname in 晏殊?: The surname is 晏, and the given name is 殊.
Is 晏殊 a common Chinese name?: 晏殊 is rare and distinctive, and reads as classical, poetic, elegant, distinguished, scholarly.