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西门 Ximen — a rarer surname

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Where the surname comes from

A surname meaning 'west gate', associated with the wise official Ximen Bao.

What the character means

West, the direction of the setting sun, suggesting broad horizons and an open mind.

Why it scores this way

Mostly easy. The only friction is x, which English speakers usually turn into something close.

Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.

9 strokes — one of the simpler surnames to write and sign.

People who carried this name

• Ximen Bao — Warring States official of Wei, who abolished the river god sacrifice.
• Ximen Junsui — Eunuch official of the late Tang Dynasty, served as Privy Councilor. Killed in the political purge of 893.
• Ximen Sigong — Tang Dynasty eunuch, held high military posts in the capital during the 9th century.

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