Find out how popular the first name Yixuan has been for the last 6 years (from 2014 to 2019) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yixuan by gender

Based on the last 6 years of data, Yixuan is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 74% of people named Yixuan being female.

For the most recent data in 2019, there were 5 male babies and 5 female babies born with the name Yixuan.

The history of the first name Yixuan

Yixuan is a Chinese given name that originated from the Chinese language. The name is derived from the combination of two Chinese characters – "Yi" (意) meaning "idea" or "intention," and "Xuan" (玄) meaning "profound" or "abstruse." Together, the name Yixuan can be interpreted as "profound meaning" or "deep intention."

The earliest recorded use of the name Yixuan dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), where it was primarily used as a literary name or a pseudonym for scholars and writers. During this period, the name was often associated with intellectual pursuits and philosophical contemplation.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Yixuan was a renowned Tang Dynasty poet and calligrapher, Yixuan Cheng (659-713 AD). His poems and calligraphic works are still celebrated today for their exceptional artistry and profound insights.

In the Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD), the name Yixuan gained further popularity among the literati and scholarly circles. One notable figure from this era was Yixuan Huang (1025-1094 AD), a renowned Neo-Confucian philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the development of Confucian thought.

During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 AD), the name Yixuan was also associated with religious and spiritual pursuits. Yixuan Wang (1524-1596 AD) was a prominent Buddhist monk and scholar who authored several influential works on Buddhist philosophy and practice.

In more recent history, the name Yixuan has been carried by various scholars, writers, and artists. Yixuan Qian (1858-1926 AD) was a prominent Chinese linguist and philologist who made significant contributions to the study of the Chinese language and its scripts.

Another notable figure with the name Yixuan was the Chinese painter and calligrapher, Yixuan Zhang (1924-2004 AD). His works are renowned for their innovative style and fusion of traditional Chinese techniques with modern artistic expressions.

While the name Yixuan has its origins in ancient China, it continues to be used in modern times as a given name for both males and females, reflecting its enduring cultural significance and literary associations.

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