显: To manifest, to reveal. In names, it often conveys the meaning of nobility and prominence.
Meaning: The character '显' means prominent and outstanding, symbolizing remarkable talent and fame.
夏显 (Xia Xian)
A Tang Dynasty official who resigned and became a recluse in 844 after remonstrating with Emperor Wuzong, and changed his surname from Xiahou to Xia.
薛显 (XUE XIAN)
a prominent general in the early Ming Dynasty, initially served under Zhao Junyong, later surrendered to Zhu Yuanzhang, and was ennobled as Marquis of Yongcheng.
刘显 (Liu Xian)
A literary figure of the Southern Liang Dynasty, known as a child prodigy, who held positions such as Vice Minister of the Secretariat and Left Director of the Imperial Secretariat.