Family Name: The surname 席 (Xí) has its origins in ancient China, with various theories about its derivation. One widely accepted account traces it back to the Zhou Dynasty, where descendants of Ji Tan, a minister of the Jin State, changed their surname to 席 to avoid persecution. Another theory links it to the ancient state of Xi, whose rulers' descendants adopted the surname 席.
Given Name: Yan signifies beauty and wisdom, while Xi symbolizes direction and hope, implying beauty filled with hope.