Surname Overview
Pronunciation and Meaning of Xiwei
Xiwei is pronounced shǐ wéi and appears as the title of a ruler from before the ancient Three Sovereigns, as well as an ancient official title and the title of a grand historian.
Xīwéi Surname
Surname profileXīwéi / Hsi-wei
Origins
An Official Title Derived from the Clan Name
狶韦氏 is described as a basis for an official title, with the office being named after the clan designation.
Historical Records
狶韦氏 in Classical Texts
The Comprehensive Mirror records “狶韦氏,” while the Outer Things chapter of the Zhuangzi mentions “the tradition of 狶韦氏.”
Notable People
狶韦 as a Ruler's Title
狶韦 is listed as the title of a ruler in Chinese legend from before the ancient Three Sovereigns.
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