是: Understanding and discernment. In a name, it often conveys the meaning of seeking truth from facts.
Meaning: Denotes affirmation, correctness, or existence, symbolizing steadfastness and integrity.
柳是 (Liu Shi)
A renowned courtesan and poet in late Ming and early Qing dynasties, known for her literary and artistic talents, later married Qian Qianyi as his concubine.
是 (Shi)
a scholar from Shanyin, Zhejiang during the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, who declined the recommendation for the Hongbo Examination during the Kangxi era.