1 : Bearing A Posthumous Name Apr 2026

: Tradition holds that Ji Fa (King Wu of Zhou) gave his father, Ji Chang, the posthumous title " Civil King " (Wen Wang) to honor his wisdom and care for the people.

: Initially consisting of one or two characters, these names grew significantly over time. By the Qing Dynasty, some emperors' names reached 25 characters , such as those for the Shunzhi Emperor and Empress Dowager Cixi . 2. The Naming Process and Categories 1 : Bearing a Posthumous Name

Emperors are referred to by their posthumously (e.g., Emperor Showa). Commoners may receive a Buddhist posthumous name ( Kaimyo ). Korea : Tradition holds that Ji Fa (King Wu

The practice of bearing a posthumous name originated in China during the (c. 1046–256 BC). Korea The practice of bearing a posthumous name

Royalty of the Joseon Dynasty used posthumous names extensively, though "bad" monarchs were sometimes denied them.

: Given to violent or tyrannical leaders, like King Li of Zhou.