1 : Bearing - A Posthumous Name

The practice of bearing a posthumous name originated in China during the (c. 1046–256 BC).

: Initially consisting of one or two characters, these names grew significantly over time. By the Qing Dynasty, some emperors' names reached 25 characters , such as those for the Shunzhi Emperor and Empress Dowager Cixi . 2. The Naming Process and Categories 1 : Bearing a Posthumous Name

: For those who died young or faced early tragedy. The practice of bearing a posthumous name originated

Similar to China, used for royalty and officials. Vietnamese Catholics also use a as a form of posthumous name in prayers. some emperors' names reached 25 characters

Posthumous names are not chosen arbitrarily; they follow specific rules often outlined in historical onomasticons like the Yi Zhou Shu . They are generally divided into three categories: