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Xiong's literal meaning is "bear".In ancient China, it was used as a clan name by a branch of the Mi (), the royal family of the state of Chu.As recorded by Sima Qian, they claimed descent from Zhuanxu, a son of the Yellow Emperor in Chinese mythology, and Yuxiong (鬻熊), a tutor of the King Wen of Zhou in the 11th century BC.
Xiong Yi (Chinese: 熊繹; pinyin: Xióng Yì, reigned 11th century BC) was an early ruler and first vassal lord of the State of Chu during early Zhou dynasty of ancient China. Son of Xiong Kuang , he was traditionally ascribed descent from the Yellow Emperor and Zhuanxu through his great-grandfather Yuxiong .
In Zhou dynasty China, noble families usually had two surnames: clan name (氏) and lineage name (姓). Shen Zhuliang, from a cadet branch of the ruling house of Chu, shared the lineage name of Mi (芈) of the Chu kings. He also inherited the clan name of Shen from his father, but his fame led some of his descendants to adopt Ye as their clan name.
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When choosing a Chinese baby boy name, look for a positive meaning, family connections, and any special significance the name has to you. Here are 100 from which to choose. Chinese names for baby boys
Xiong may refer to: Name. Xiong (surname) (熊), a Chinese surname; Location ... The Xong language and the Miao people who speak it; Group
This list of Chinese baby names may help in the decision on what to name your child, whether your're looking for cool names, unique names or popular names. 200 Chinese baby names for boys and ...
Hundred Family Surnames poem written in Chinese characters and Phagspa script, from Shilin Guangji written by Chen Yuanjing in the Yuan dynasty. The Hundred Family Surnames (Chinese: 百家姓), commonly known as Bai Jia Xing, [1] also translated as Hundreds of Chinese Surnames, [2] is a classic Chinese text composed of common Chinese surnames.