Names Hou Yi

Hou Yi

Gender

Male (Masculine | Boy)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

Hou Yi means "lord Yi" or "great lord Yi". It is derived from the name of a legendary hero and archer in Chinese mythology who shot down nine of the ten suns with his bow and arrow to save the Earth.

Scripts(How to write)

后羿
后羿(Chinese)

Pronunciation

H-ow Yee
KHO-EE(Chinese)

Popularity

Hou Yi is a relatively rare name outside of China, and is not commonly used in Western countries.

Cartoon of Hou Yi

Hou Yi Name meanings & History

Hou Yi means "lord Yi" or "great lord Yi". It is derived from the name of a legendary hero and archer in Chinese mythology who shot down nine of the ten suns with his bow and arrow to save the Earth. From Chinese 后羿 (Hòuyì) meaning "king Yi" or "monarch Yi". In Chinese mythology this is the name of a legendary archer and the husband of the moon goddess Chang'e. Hou Yi is typically used as a given name for boys in China, but can also be used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Hou Yi: Heart's Desire Capricorn,Hope Aquarius

Synonyms of Hou Yi:

H: Haggle,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Hope

O: Obsolete,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Organized,Obstinate

U: Understanding,Utopia,Undermining,Unity,Universality

Y: Yen/money,Yin/Yang,Youth-giving

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

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