Xia
Meaning of Xia
The name Xia is a beautiful and unique choice for a baby girl, with its origins rooted in Chinese culture. Pronounced as shee-uh (/ʃiːə/), Xia means "glow of the sunrise" or "rosy clouds," evoking images of natural beauty and tranquility. The name has several variations, including Xya and Xiah, which offer slight twists on the original while maintaining its elegant essence. In the United States, Xia has been gradually increasing in popularity over the years, with a notable presence in recent decades. Although it remains relatively rare, this adds to its charm and exclusivity, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet meaningful name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
Chinese
- Pronunced as shee-uh (/ʃiːə/)
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Notable People Named Xia
| Zhao Xia, known as Xia Li in the WWE, is a Chinese professional wrestler performing on the Raw brand. |
| Chinese actor Xia Yu gained international recognition at 18 by winning the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival in 1994 for his role in the film In the Heat of the Sun, making him the youngest actor to achieve this honor in the festival's history. |
| Xia Yan, also known as Gongjin, was a prominent Chinese politician during the Ming dynasty. |
| Xia Brookside, also known as Xia-Louise Henderson, is a well-known English professional wrestler and valet who has made a name for herself in WWE and World Wonder Ring Stardom. |
| Xia Gui, also known as Yuyu, was a renowned Chinese landscape painter of the Song dynasty, known for his influential work and as one of China's greatest artists. |
| Xia Leon Sloane is a British composer and poet known for winning prestigious music competitions such as the Cambridge Young Composer of the Year and the BBC Proms Inspire Young Composers' competition. |
| Xia Jun is a Chinese economist and telecom researcher, currently serving as a Professor at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications (BUPT) School of Economics and Management in Beijing, China. |
| Xia Yan was a prominent Chinese playwright, screenwriter, and Deputy Minister of Culture in China from 1954 to 1965. |
| Xia Suchu, also known as Xuchu, was a prominent politician in the Chinese Republic, playing key roles in the Provisional Government of the Republic of China and the Wang Jingwei regime. |
| Xia Xuanze is a former Chinese badminton player who competed in singles at the world level and currently serves as a singles coach for China's national team. |
| Xia Huang is a Chinese diplomat serving as the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Great Lakes Region since April 1, 2019. |
| Xia Yuanji, a Ming dynasty government minister from Xiangyin County, Hunan Province, was known for his opposition to Zheng He's voyages and the Yongle Emperor's campaigns against the Mongols. |
| Xia Jin is a Chinese football player currently playing for Chongqing Nerazzurri. |
| Xia Feiyun is a Chinese conductor known for his extensive discography on Chinese classical labels and his work with the Shanghai Conservatory Chinese Orchestra. |
| Xia Boyu is a double amputee mountaineer who made headlines by becoming the second double amputee to summit Mount Everest at the age of 69, after multiple attempts and overcoming significant physical challenges. |
