Explanation of the name "承天"
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Hanyu Pinyin:chéng
Five Elements:Metal
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Cultural Meaning:97%
Hanyu Pinyin:tiān
Five Elements:Fire
Recommendability:93%
Cultural Meaning:93%
Literature Reference: Pagodas surge up to the heavens, gates seem to open for Buddha. Source from 'On the Double Ninth Festival, the Emperor Visits the Temple of Cien and Ascends the Pagoda, the Officials Offer Chrysanthemum Wine for Longevity'.
承: To bear and uphold. In names, it often signifies a person's commendable quality of taking responsibility and showing integrity.
天: The sky, encompassing all things between heaven and earth, when used in a name, often symbolizes grand ambitions and aspirations, as well as a lifetime of unwavering integrity. This character represents the auspiciousness of pure yang and solitary excellence, capable of bestowing the profound utility of great endeavors and significant achievements.
Meaning: To bear the will of heaven, symbolizing nobility and authority.
何承天 (He Chengtian)
a scholar and official of the Liu Song Dynasty, known for his expertise in calendrical science and revision of the Yuanjia calendar.