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赫连 Helian — a rarer surname
61.4 / 100 overall fit
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| Pinyin | Helian |
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| Strokes | 22 |
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| Commonness | outside the top 100 |
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| Type | compound surname |
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Where the surname comes from
A Xiongnu royal surname, founders of the Xia dynasty (5th century).
What the character means
Represents brilliance and eminence, shining with great glory
Why it scores this way
Easy to say87
Mostly easy. The only friction is ian, which English speakers usually turn into something close.
Recognised in China47
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write44
22 strokes — more than most; it will take real practice to write smoothly.
People who carried this name
- Helian Bobo — Founder of the Xia state (381–425), built the city of Tongwancheng.
- Helian Chang — Son of Helian Bobo, second emperor of the Xia dynasty. Briefly reigned after his father's death, later captured by Northern Wei.
- Helian Ding — Last emperor of the Xia dynasty, brother of Helian Chang. Fled west, sought to rebuild power, but was defeated and killed.
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