沈
Shěn
Rank #15•Listed in Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓)
Origin of the Shěn Surname
Descended from the ruling family of the State of Shen.
Meaning of 沈 (Shěn)
Meaning
Means "sink" or "deep". Also a place name.
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Famous People with Last Name Shěn
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Shen Kuo (沈括)
Shen Kuo (沈括), Song Dynasty polymath scientist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the surname 沈 (Shěn) mean?▾
Means "sink" or "deep". Also a place name.
Is 沈 part of the Hundred Family Surnames?▾
Yes. 沈 (Shěn) is listed in the Hundred Family Surnames (百家姓).