Literature Reference: 尚，上也。——《说文》 Shang means 'above' or 'superior'. Source from 'Shuowen Jiezi'.
尚: Veneration, nobility.
Meaning: Shang signifies nobility and reverence, symbolizing lofty virtues and aspirations.
裘尚 (Qiu Shang)
An official of the Jin Dynasty, served as the Attendant Gentleman of the Yellow Gate, originally from Yixi, later moved to Kuaiji Yunmen (now part of Shengzhou, Zhejiang).
张尚 (Zhang Shang)
an official of the Southern Song Dynasty, known for his appointment as a tutor in Hezhou.
许尚 (Xu Shang)
a Song Dynasty poet known as He Guang Lao Ren, author of 'Huatang Bai Yong'.