A name given after death, often reflecting the person's deeds or character. Used in historical and East Asian cultural contexts. Also referred to as 贈り名 (okurina).
See also: 贈り名
The emperor's posthumous name is chosen to reflect the achievements of his reign.
Many historical figures in China are referred to by their posthumous names.
Standard kanji spelling for posthumous name.
Variant kanji form; less common than 諡号.
Sino-Japanese compound from 諡 (posthumous name) and 号 (name, title). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with the meaning of a posthumous honorific name.