贾欣悦 (Jia xinyue)
Origin of the surname: The Jia surname originated from descendants of the ancient Emperor Zhuanxu. Jia Yi was a famous Han Dynasty scholar and poet who wrote "The Faults of Qin" analyzing the fall of the Qin Dynasty.
Meaning: Joyful delight
Gender: Female
Source: The name "Xin Yue" (欣悦) originates from Chinese characters with deeply positive connotations. "欣" (Xīn) means "joy," "delight," or "admiration," often associated with a heartwarming sense of happiness. "悦" (Yuè) translates to "pleasure," "contentment," or "cheerfulness," emphasizing emotional harmony. Together, the name embodies a celebration of inner joy and outward serenity, reflecting traditional values of cultivating gratitude and appreciating life's blessings. While no specific historical典故 (diǎn gǔ, literary allusion) is tied to the combined form, its roots lie in classical texts like《说文解字》(Shuōwén Jiězì), where both characters symbolize virtues of happiness and harmonious living.
About your English name:
Name: Riley
Meaning: Riley means "courageous" or "valiant" and is of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of Raghallach." It can also signify "rye clearing" from Old English roots.
Origin: The name Riley has Old English and Irish origins. Derived from the Old English elements "ryge" (rye) and "lēah" (clearing, meadow), it originally meant "rye clearing." It also evolved from the Irish surname *Ó Raghallaigh* (anglicized as *O'Reilly*), meaning "descendant of Raghallach," a personal name of uncertain meaning. Initially a surname, Riley became popular as a unisex given name in English-speaking countries during the 20th century.
Story: The first name Riley has roots in both Irish and Old English origins. In Irish, it derives from the surname *Ó Raghallaigh* (anglicized as O'Reilly), meaning "descendant of Raghallach," a personal name possibly linked to "ragh" (race) and "ceallach" (sociable, spirited). In Old English, Riley stems from *"ryge"* (rye) and *"leah"* (clearing or meadow), translating to "rye clearing."
Historically a masculine name, Riley has become gender-neutral and is now more commonly given to girls in English-speaking countries. It surged in popularity during the 2000s, often symbolizing a carefree, joyful spirit, as reflected in the phrase *"living the life of Riley"* (a proverbial expression for an easy, prosperous lifestyle). Variants include Reilly, Rylee, and Ryleigh.