忌いみ名な

noun

real name (of a deceased person or noble); taboo personal name

Refers to the personal name that was avoided out of respect, especially for the deceased or high-ranking individuals. Often used in historical or traditional contexts.

• 日本にほんでは、亡なくなった人ひとの忌いみ名なを直ちょく接せつ呼よぶことは避さけられた。

  In Japan, directly calling the real name of a deceased person was avoided.

noun

posthumous name

Specifically a name given after death, often honorific. Compare 贈り名 (okurina).

See also: 贈り名

• 彼かれの忌いみ名なは、生せい前ぜんの功こう績せきをたたえて贈おくられた。

  His posthumous name was bestowed in honor of his achievements during his lifetime.