Shen

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Shen 1
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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Chinese
Scripts 沈(Chinese) 瀋(Traditional Chinese)
Pronounced Pron. /ʂən/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From Chinese 沈 (shěn) referring to the ancient state of Shen, which existed during the Zhou dynasty in what is now the Henan province.
Added 9/24/2014 by Shen Zhao-han 沈昭菡
Edited 9/17/2024 by sekejap, Mike C and HL

Shen 2
Revisions 3. usages AND description are verified
Type Surname
Usage Chinese
Scripts 慎(Chinese)
Other Forms FormsThận

Meaning & History

From Chinese 慎 (shèn) meaning "cautious, acting sincerely, with care".
Added 8/30/2017 by HL
Edited 2/4/2018 by HL

See Also

Shen