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席 Xi — a rarer surname
62.9 / 100 overall fit
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| Pinyin | Xi |
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| Strokes | 10 |
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| Commonness | outside the top 100 |
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| Type | single-character |
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Where the surname comes from
A surname meaning 'mat', from the ancient state of Xi.
Why it scores this way
Easy to say76
Mostly easy. The only friction is x, which English speakers usually turn into something close.
Recognised in China44
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write70
10 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
- Xi Murong — Poet (b.1943), beloved for her lyrical verses on love and hometown.
- Xi Peilan — Qing dynasty female poet, disciple of Yuan Mei, celebrated for her graceful verse and literary achievements.
- Xi Baotian — Qing dynasty Hunan army general, key in suppressing the Taiping Rebellion and capturing the Hong prince.
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