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JinYao Zhang DeSandies
Born: 05/06/2007
3.7kg & 51cm
How did he get his name?
The Chinese wouldn't dream of naming a baby before he is born. Babies are given false names to confuse the evil spirits. Once the child is older, he is named.
According to Chinese customs, the time of birth is important and influences the baby's life. Each person is made up of some of the five elements - metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. It is desirable to have a balance of those elements. If the child lacks an element, the missing element is incorporated into his name.
Apparently JinYao has a lot of air, water, and fire, but not as much metal and earth. So those two elements had to be incorporated into his name. After much deliberation his parents and maternal grandmother chose the name Jin (metal or gold radical) and Yao (earth radical).
What does his name mean?
A loose translation of JinYao alludes to the "Brilliance of Ancient Kings".
Jin means splendour, beauty, or brilliance.
Yao, in Chinese mythology, was a legendary emperor (24th century BC), exalted by Confucius as an inspiration and perennial model of virtue, righteousness, and unselfish devotion. Often extolled as the morally perfect sage-king, Yao's benevolence and diligence served as a model to future Chinese monarchs and emperors.
Information provided by ManYee.
PS. I hope you don't have any objections that I used this material. Due to limited space I had to summarise it a bit. |
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