Ximen
Chinese · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ximen
Ximen (西门) is a Chinese surname and given name meaning "west gate," derived from the characters xi (西, west) and men (门, gate), likely originating from ancient Chinese toponymy.
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Etymology
Ximen (西门) is a Chinese surname and given name meaning "west gate," derived from the characters xi (西, west) and men (门, gate), likely originating from ancient Chinese toponymy. The name is primarily used in Chinese culture and has historical significance in Chinese literature, most notably as the surname of Ximen Qing, a protagonist in the Ming Dynasty novel "The Golden Lotus" (Jinpingmei).
Ximen currently ranks #14,179 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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