佘
surname
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Readings
On'yomi
- シャ
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
佘 is a rare kanji used primarily as a surname. It has no clear standalone meaning beyond that function.
Study
Etymology
The historical origin of 佘 is uncertain. It appears to combine a person-related top with 示 (altar, show) at the bottom, but the exact development is unclear.
Meaning mnemonic
A person (top) standing before an altar 示, perhaps representing a family name tied to ritual or ancestral worship.
Reading mnemonic
For シャ, imagine a person introducing their surname with a sharp 'shah!' sound at the altar: shah -> シャ.