posthumous name; posthumous title
A name given to a person after death, especially in historical East Asian contexts, reflecting their life or reign. Often used for emperors, nobles, or notable figures.
Emperor Meiji's posthumous name is 'Emperor Meiji'.
After his death, he was given a posthumous name in honor of his great achievements.
A Buddhist posthumous name given to a deceased person in Japanese Buddhist tradition, distinct from the secular or imperial 贈り名.
A more formal term for posthumous name, often used in historical or academic contexts; essentially synonymous with 贈り名 but more technical.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common way to write this word.
Single-kanji form used especially in historical or formal contexts.
Variant kanji form; less common than 諡.
Kana spelling; used when the kanji are not needed or for clarity.
Compound of 贈り (okuri, 'sending' or 'bestowing') + 名 (na, 'name'). The kanji 諡 and 謚 are specialized characters for posthumous names.