A noble surname meaning 'the Xia official', from the descendants of Yu the Great.
What the character means
High summer — warmth, energy and flourishing life.
Why it scores this way
Easy to say72
Mostly easy. The only friction is x, which English speakers usually turn into something close.
Recognised in China42
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write56
19 strokes — more than most; it will take real practice to write smoothly.
People who carried this name
Xiahou Dun — Three Kingdoms general (d.220), one of Cao Cao's most loyal commanders.
Xiahou Yuan — A prominent general under Cao Cao in the late Eastern Han dynasty, known for his swift attacks and role in pacifying the northwest frontier.
Xiahou Xuan — A Wei dynasty statesman and philosopher, celebrated for his debates on Xuanxue and his dignified conduct amid political intrigue.