Temple name

Temple names are posthumous titles that were given to Sinospheric monarchs. The practice of honoring monarchs with temple names began during the Shang dynasty in China and had since been adopted by other dynastic regimes in the Sinosphere, with the notable exception of Japan. Temple names should not be confused with era names and posthumous names.

Temple name
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese	廟號
Simplified Chinese	庙号
Transcriptions Standard Mandarin Hanyu Pinyin miào hào Yue: Cantonese Jyutping miu2hou3 IPA [mǐːuhōu] Southern Min Hokkien POJ biō-hō
Vietnamese name
Vietnamese	Miếu hiệu
Korean name
Hangul	묘호
Hanja	廟號
Transcriptions Revised Romanization Myoho McCune–Reischauer Myoho

Modern academia usually refers to the following rulers by their temple names: Chinese monarchs from the Tang to the Yuan dynasties, Korean rulers of the Goryeo (until AD 1274) and Joseon dynasties, and Vietnamese rulers of the Lý, Trần, and Later Lê dynasties (with the Hồ and Later Trần dynasties as exceptions).

Numerous individuals who did not rule as monarch during their lifetime were posthumously promoted to emperor or king by their descendants and honored with temple names; for example, Cao Cao was posthumously honored as an emperor and given the temple name Taizu by Cao Pi of the Cao Wei dynasty. Meanwhile, several individuals who were initially assigned temple names had their titles revoked, as was the case for Liu Zhi whose temple name Weizong was removed by Liu Xie of the Eastern Han dynasty. In other cases, numerous individuals were honored with more than one temple name, either due to intentional changes or they were given different titles by different monarchs; for instance, Zhu Di of the Ming dynasty was originally honored as Taizong by Zhu Gaochi, but his temple name was later changed to Chengzu by Zhu Houcong. There were also instances where individuals who ruled as sovereigns of a particular realm was accorded a temple name by another realm; this was the case for Borjigin Möngke, ruler of the Mongol Empire, who was later honored as Xianzong by Borjigin Kublai of the Yuan dynasty.

Etymology

The "temple" in "temple name" (廟號) refers to the grand temples (太廟) built by each dynasty for the purpose of ancestor worship. The temple name of each monarch was recorded on their respective ancestral tablet placed within the grand temple.

History

Temple names trace their origins to the Shang dynasty of China. In earlier times, temple names were exclusively assigned to competent rulers after their passing.

The temple name system established during the Shang period utilized only four adjectives:

• 太 (tài; lit. "grand"): honored to dynastic founders;
• 高 (gāo; lit. "high"): honored to monarchs with great achievements;
• 世 (shì; lit. "eternal"): honored to rulers deemed worthy of eternal remembrance; and
• 中 (zhōng; lit. "resurgent"): honored to sovereigns who revitalized their realm following a period of decline.

Chinese monarchs of the Zhou dynasty were given posthumous names but not temple names. During the Qin dynasty, the practice of assigning both temple names and posthumous names was abandoned. The Han dynasty reintroduced both titles, although temple names were assigned sporadically and remained more exclusive than posthumous names. It was also during the Han era that other adjectives aside from the four listed above began appearing in temple names. Numerous Han emperors had their temple names removed by Liu Xie in AD 190.

Initially, in deciding whether a monarch should be honored as "祖" (zǔ; lit. "progenitor") or "宗" (zōng; lit. "ancestor"), a principle was strictly adhered to: "祖" was to be given to accomplished rulers while "宗" was to be assigned to virtuous rulers. However, this principle was effectively abandoned during the Sixteen Kingdoms era with the ubiquitous usage of "祖" by various non-Han regimes.

Temple names became widespread from the Tang dynasty onwards. Apart from the final ruler of a dynasty, monarchs who died prematurely, or monarchs who were deposed, most Chinese monarchs were given temple names by their descendants.

The practice of honoring rulers with temple names had since been adopted by other dynastic regimes within the Sinosphere, including those based on the Korean Peninsula and in Vietnam. Japan, while having adopted both posthumous names and era names from China, did not assign temple names to its monarchs.

Structure

Most temple names consist of two Chinese characters, unlike the more elaborate posthumous names. In extremely rare cases, temple names could consist of three Chinese characters.

The first character is an adjective, chosen to reflect the circumstances of the monarch's reign. The vocabulary may overlap with that of the posthumous names' adjectives, but for one sovereign, the temple name's adjective character usually does not repeat as one of the many adjective characters in his posthumous name.

The last character is either "祖" or "宗":

• 祖 (zǔ; lit. "progenitor"): implies a progenitor, either a founder of a dynasty or a new line within an existing one. This character was also used for monarchs with great accomplishments. The equivalent in Korean is jo (조), and tổ in Vietnamese.
• 宗 (zōng; lit. "ancestor"): used for all other monarchs. It is rendered as jong (종) in Korean, and tông in Vietnamese.

List of temple names with the suffix zǔ

Individuals who are known by more than one temple name have their personal name in English romanization italicized.

Tàizǔ (太祖)

The temple name Tàizǔ (太祖/태조/Thái Tổ) can be translated to mean "Grand Progenitor". It was often given to the founder of a dynasty.

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Taizu of Shang 商太祖	Zi Lü 子履	1675–1646 BC	Shang
Taizu of Han 漢太祖	Liu Bang 劉邦	202–195 BC	Western Han	Liu Bang was referred to as "Gaozu" (高祖) in the Records of the Grand Historian by Sima Qian, which was a portmanteau of Liu Bang's posthumous name "Emperor Gao" (高皇帝) and his temple name "Taizu". "Gaozu" is more commonly used when referencing this sovereign than his temple name "Taizu".
Taizu of Cao Wei 曹魏太祖	Cao Cao 曹操	Did not rule as monarch	Cao Wei	Posthumously honored by the Cao Wei emperor Cao Pi.
Taizu of Eastern Wu 東吳太祖	Sun Quan 孫權	AD 229–252	Eastern Wu
Taizu of Jin 晉太祖	Sima Zhao 司馬昭	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Western Jin emperor Sima Yan.
Taizu of Han Zhao 漢趙太祖	Liu Yuan 劉淵	AD 304–310	Han Zhao	Also honored as "Gaozu" (高祖).
Taizu of Huan Chu 桓楚太祖	Huan Wen 桓溫	Did not rule as monarch	Huan Chu	Posthumously honored by the Huan Chu emperor Huan Xuan.
Taizu of Later Zhao 後趙太祖	Shi Hu 石虎	AD 334–349	Later Zhao
Taizu of Former Yan 前燕太祖	Murong Huang 慕容皝	AD 337–348	Former Yan
Taizu of Former Liang 前涼太祖	Zhang Gui 張軌	Did not rule as monarch	Former Liang	Posthumously honored by the Former Liang emperor Zhang Zuo.
Taizu of Former Qin 前秦太祖	Fu Hong 苻洪	Did not rule as monarch	Former Qin	Posthumously honored by the Former Qin emperor Fu Jian.
Taizu of Later Qin 後秦太祖	Yao Chang 姚萇	AD 384–393	Later Qin
Taizu of Later Liang 後涼太祖	Lü Guang 呂光	AD 386–400	Later Liang
Taizu of Northern Wei 北魏太祖	Tuoba Gui 拓跋珪	AD 386–409	Northern Wei	Also honored as "Liezu" (烈祖).
Taizu of Western Liang 西涼太祖	Li Gao 李暠	AD 400–417	Western Liang
Taizu of Northern Liang 北涼太祖	Juqu Mengxun 沮渠蒙遜	AD 401–433	Northern Liang
Taizu of Northern Yan 北燕太祖	Feng Ba 馮跋	AD 409–430	Northern Yan
Taizu of Western Qin 西秦太祖	Qifu Chipan 乞伏熾磐	AD 412–428	Western Qin
Taizu of Hu Xia 胡夏太祖	Liu Weichen 劉衛辰	Did not rule as monarch	Hu Xia	Posthumously honored by the Hu Xia emperor Helian Bobo.
Taizu of Northern Wei 北魏太祖	Tuoba Yulü 拓跋鬱律	AD 316–321 (as Prince of Dai)	Dai (de facto), Northern Wei (honorary)	Tuoba Yulü ruled as Prince of Dai, but was subsequently honored as "Taizu" by the Northern Wei emperor Tuoba Gui.
Taizu of Western Wei 西魏太祖	Tuoba Liwei 拓跋力微	Did not rule as monarch	Northern Wei, Western Wei	Posthumously honored by the Western Wei emperor Yuan Baoju. Also honored as "Shizu" (始祖).
Taizu of Liu Song 劉宋太祖	Liu Yilong 劉義隆	AD 424–453	Liu Song	Also honored as "Zhongzong" (中宗).
Taizu of Southern Qi 南齊太祖	Xiao Daocheng 蕭道成	AD 479–482	Southern Qi
Taizu of Liang 梁太祖	Xiao Shunzhi 蕭順之	Did not rule as monarch	Liang	Posthumously honored by the Liang emperor Xiao Yan.
Taizu of Chen 陳太祖	Chen Wenzan 陳文贊	Did not rule as monarch	Chen	Posthumously honored by the Chen emperor Chen Baxian.
Taizu of Northern Qi 北齊太祖	Gao Huan 高歡	Did not rule as monarch	Northern Qi	Posthumously honored by the Northern Qi emperor Gao Yang. Also honored as "Gaozu" (高祖).
Taizu of Northern Zhou 北周太祖	Yuwen Tai 宇文泰	Did not rule as monarch	Northern Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Northern Zhou emperor Yuwen Yu.
Taizu of Sui 隋太祖	Yang Zhong 楊忠	Did not rule as monarch	Sui	Posthumously honored by the Sui emperor Yang Jian.
Taizu of Tang 唐太祖	Li Hu 李虎	Did not rule as monarch	Tang	Posthumously honored by the Tang emperor Li Yuan.
Taizu of Wu Zhou 武周太祖	Wu Shiyue 武士彠	Did not rule as monarch	Wu Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Wu Zhou empress Wu Zhao.
Taizu of Bohai 渤海太祖	Da Zuorong 大祚榮	AD 698–719	Bohai
Taizu of Later Liang 後梁太祖	Zhu Wen 朱溫	AD 907–912	Later Liang
Taizu of Wuyue 吳越太祖	Qian Liu 錢鏐	AD 907–932	Wuyue
Taizu of Min 閩太祖	Wang Shenzhi 王審知	AD 909–925	Min
Taizu of Later Tang 後唐太祖	Li Keyong 李克用	Did not rule as monarch	Later Tang	Posthumously honored by the Later Tang emperor Li Cunxu.
Taizu of Later Zhou 後周太祖	Guo Wei 郭威	AD 951–954	Later Zhou
Taizu of Yang Wu 楊吳太祖	Yang Xingmi 楊行密	Did not rule as monarch	Yang Wu	Posthumously honored by the Yang Wu emperor Yang Pu.
Taizu of Southern Han 南漢太祖	Liu Anren 劉安仁	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Han	Posthumously honored by the Southern Han emperor Liu Yan.
Taizu of Later Shu 後蜀太祖	Meng Yi 孟佚	Did not rule as monarch	Later Shu	Posthumously honored by the Later Shu emperor Meng Zhixiang.
Taizu of Southern Tang 南唐太祖	Xu Wen 徐溫	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Tang	Posthumously honored by the Southern Tang emperor Li Bian. Also honored as "Yizu" (義祖).
Taizu of Liao 遼太祖	Yelü Abaoji 耶律阿保機	AD 916–926	Liao
Taizu of Dali 大理太祖	Duan Siping 段思平	AD 937–944	Former Dali
Taizu of Song 宋太祖	Zhao Kuangyin 趙匡胤	AD 960–976	Northern Song
Taizu of Western Xia 西夏太祖	Li Jiqian 李繼遷	Did not rule as monarch	Western Xia, Shun	Posthumously honored by the Western Xia emperor Li Yuanhao. Also honored as "Wuzong" (武宗).
Taizu of Jin 金太祖	Wanyan Aguda 完顏阿骨打	AD 1115–1123	Jin
Taizu of Yuan 元太祖	Borjigin Temüjin 孛兒只斤·鐵木真	AD 1206–1227 (as Khagan of the Mongol Empire)	Mongol Empire (de facto), Yuan (honorary)	Borjigin Temüjin ruled as Khagan of the Mongol Empire, but was subsequently honored as "Taizu" by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Kublai.
Taizu of Ming Xia 明夏太祖	Ming Yuzhen 明玉珍	AD 1362–1366	Ming Xia
Taizu of Ming 明太祖	Zhu Yuanzhang 朱元璋	AD 1368–1398	Ming
Taizu of Shun 順太祖	Li Jiqian 李繼遷	Did not rule as monarch	Western Xia, Shun	Posthumously honored by the Shun emperor Li Zicheng. Also honored as "Wuzong" (武宗).
Taizu of Qing 清太祖	Aisin Gioro Nurhaci 愛新覺羅·努爾哈赤	AD 1616–1626 (as Khan of Later Jin)	Later Jin (de facto), Qing (honorary)	Aisin Gioro Nurhaci ruled as Khan of Later Jin, but was subsequently honored as "Taizu" by the Qing emperor Aisin Gioro Hong Taiji.
Taizu of Wu Zhou 吳周太祖	Wu Sangui 吳三桂	AD 1678	Wu Zhou
Taejo of Goryeo 고려 태조 高麗太祖	Wang Geon 왕건 王建	AD 918–943	Goryeo
Taejo of Joseon 조선 태조 朝鮮太祖	Yi Dan 이단 李旦	AD 1392–1398	Joseon
Lý Thái Tổ 李太祖	Lý Công Uẩn 李公蘊	AD 1009–1028	Lý
Trần Thái Tổ 陳太祖	Trần Thừa 陳承	Did not rule as monarch	Trần	Posthumously honored by the Trần emperor Trần Cảnh. Also honored as "Huy Tông" (徽宗).
Lê Thái Tổ 黎太祖	Lê Lợi 黎利	AD 1428–1433	Primitive Lê
Mạc Thái Tổ 莫太祖	Mạc Đăng Dung 莫登庸	AD 1527–1529	Mạc
Nguyễn Thái Tổ 阮太祖	Nguyễn Hoàng 阮潢	AD 1558–1613	Nguyễn lords	Also honored as "Liệt Tổ" (烈祖).
Tây Sơn Thái Tổ 西山太祖	Nguyễn Huệ 阮惠	AD 1788–1792	Tây Sơn

Gāozǔ (高祖)

The temple name Gāozǔ (高祖/고조/Cao Tổ) can be translated to mean "High Progenitor". It was often given to the founder of a dynasty.

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Gaozu of Shang 商高祖	Zi Hai 子亥	Did not rule as monarch	Shang	Posthumously honored by the Shang king Zi Lü.
Gaozu of Cao Wei 曹魏高祖	Cao Pi 曹丕	AD 220–226	Cao Wei	Also honored as "Shizu" (世祖).
Gaozu of Jin 晉高祖	Sima Yi 司馬懿	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Sima Yan.
Gaozu of Han Zhao 漢趙高祖	Liu Yuan 劉淵	AD 304–310	Han Zhao	Also honored as "Taizu" (太祖).
Gaozu of Former Yan 前燕高祖	Murong Hui 慕容廆	Did not rule as monarch	Former Yan	Posthumously honored by the Former Yan emperor Murong Jun.
Gaozu of Later Zhao 後趙高祖	Shi Le 石勒	AD 319–333	Later Zhao
Gaozu of Former Liang 前涼高祖	Zhang Shi 張寔	Did not rule as monarch	Former Liang	Posthumously honored by the Former Liang emperor Zhang Zuo.
Gaozu of Northern Wei 北魏高祖	Tuoba Shiyijian 拓跋什翼犍	AD 338–376 (as Prince of Dai)	Dai (de facto), Northern Wei (honorary)	Tuoba Shiyijian ruled as Prince of Dai, but was subsequently honored as "Gaozu" by the Northern Wei emperor Tuoba Gui.
Gaozu of Former Qin 前秦高祖	Fu Jian 苻健	AD 351–355	Former Qin	Also honored as "Shizu" (世祖) and "Shizong" (世宗).
Gaozu of Western Qin 西秦高祖	Qifu Gangui 乞伏乾歸	AD 388–400, AD 409–412	Western Qin
Gaozu of Later Qin 後秦高祖	Yao Xing 姚興	AD 394–416	Later Qin
Gaozu of Liu Song 劉宋高祖	Liu Yu 劉裕	AD 420–422	Liu Song
Gaozu of Northern Wei 北魏高祖	Yuan Hong 元宏	AD 471–499	Northern Wei
Gaozu of Liang 梁高祖	Xiao Yan 蕭衍	AD 502–549	Liang
Gaozu of Northern Qi 北齊高祖	Gao Huan 高歡	Did not rule as monarch	Northern Qi	Posthumously honored by the Northern Qi emperor Gao Wei. Also honored as "Taizu" (太祖).
Gaozu of Chen 陳高祖	Chen Baxian 陳霸先	AD 557–559	Chen
Gaozu of Northern Zhou 北周高祖	Yuwen Yong 宇文邕	AD 561–578	Northern Zhou
Gaozu of Sui 隋高祖	Yang Jian 楊堅	AD 581–604	Sui
Gaozu of Tang 唐高祖	Li Yuan 李淵	AD 618–626	Tang
Gaozu of Nanzhao 南詔高祖	Meng Xinuluo 蒙細奴邏	AD 649–674	Nanzhao
Gaozu of Former Shu 前蜀高祖	Wang Jian 王建	AD 907–918	Former Shu
Gaozu of Southern Han 南漢高祖	Liu Yan 劉龑	AD 917–942	Southern Han
Gaozu of Yang Wu 楊吳高祖	Yang Longyan 楊隆演	Did not rule as monarch	Yang Wu	Posthumously honored by the Yang Wu emperor Yang Pu.
Gaozu of Later Shu 後蜀高祖	Meng Zhixiang 孟知祥	AD 934	Later Shu
Gaozu of Later Jin 後晉高祖	Shi Jingtang 石敬瑭	AD 936–942	Later Jin
Gaozu of Later Han 後漢高祖	Liu Zhiyuan 劉知遠	AD 947–948	Later Han

Chéngzǔ (成祖)

The temple name Chéngzǔ (成祖/성조/Thành Tổ) can be translated to mean "Accomplished Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Chengzu of Ming 明成祖	Zhu Di 朱棣	AD 1402–1424	Ming	Also honored as "Taizong" (太宗).
Trịnh Thành Tổ 鄭成祖	Trịnh Tùng 鄭松	AD 1572–1623	Trịnh lords
Nguyễn Thành Tổ 阮成祖	Nguyễn Phúc Thì 阮福時	AD 1847–1883	Nguyễn	Also honored as "Dực Tông" (翼宗).

Chúnzǔ (纯祖/純祖)

The temple name Chúnzǔ (纯祖/純祖/순조/Thuần Tổ) can be translated to mean "Refined Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Sunjo of Joseon 조선 순조 朝鮮純祖	Yi Gong 이공 李玜	AD 1800–1834	Joseon	Also honored as "Sunjong" (순종/純宗).

Chúnzǔ (淳祖)

The temple name Chúnzǔ (淳祖/Thuần Tổ) can be translated to mean "Honorable Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Trịnh Thuần Tổ 鄭淳祖	Trịnh Vĩnh 鄭栐	Did not rule as monarch	Trịnh lords	Posthumously honored by the Trịnh lord Trịnh Sâm.

Dàizǔ (代祖)

The temple name Dàizǔ (代祖/대조/Đại Tổ) can be translated to mean "Generational Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Daizu of Southern Han 南漢代祖	Liu Qian 劉謙	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Han	Posthumously honored by the Southern Han emperor Liu Yan.

Dàshèngzǔ (大圣祖/大聖祖)

The temple name Dàshèngzǔ (大圣祖/大聖祖/대성조/Đại Thánh Tổ) can be translated to mean "Great Sacred Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Dashengzu of Tang 唐大聖祖	Li Er 李耳	Did not rule as monarch	Tang	Posthumously honored by the Tang emperor Li Longji. Also honored as "Shengzu" (聖祖).

Dézǔ (德祖)

The temple name Dézǔ (德祖/덕조/Đức Tổ) can be translated to mean "Virtuous Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Dezu of Later Tang 後唐德祖	Li Ni 李霓	Did not rule as monarch	Later Tang	Posthumously honored by the Later Tang emperor Li Siyuan.
Dezu of Later Han 後漢德祖	Liu Ang 劉昂	Did not rule as monarch	Later Han	Posthumously honored by the Later Han emperor Liu Zhiyuan.
Dezu of Liao 遼德祖	Yelü Saladi 耶律撒剌的	Did not rule as monarch	Liao	Posthumously honored by the Liao emperor Yelü Zongzhen.
Dezu of Ming 明德祖	Zhu Bailiu 朱百六	Did not rule as monarch	Ming	Posthumously honored by the Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.

Dùzǔ (度祖)

The temple name Dùzǔ (度祖/도조/Độ Tổ) can be translated to mean "Magnanimous Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Dojo of Joseon 조선 도조 朝鮮度祖	Yi Chun 이춘 李椿	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Joseon king Yi Bang-won.

Gāoshàngzǔ (高上祖)

The temple name Gāoshàngzǔ (高上祖/고상조/Cao Thượng Tổ) can be translated to mean "Venerable Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Lê Cao Thượng Tổ 黎高上祖	Lê Hối 黎誨	Did not rule as monarch	Later Lê	Posthumously honored by the Primitive Lê emperor Lê Lợi.

Guāngzǔ (光祖)

The temple name Guāngzǔ (光祖/광조/Quang Tổ) can be translated to mean "Radiant Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Mạc Quang Tổ 莫光祖	Mạc Kính Khoan 莫敬寬	AD 1623–1638	Mạc

Guózǔ (国祖/國祖)

The temple name Guózǔ (国祖/國祖/국조/Quốc Tổ) can be translated to mean "National Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Gukjo of Goryeo 고려 국조 高麗國祖	Gang Bo Yuk 강보육 康寶育	Did not rule as monarch	Goryeo	Posthumously honored by the Goryeo king Wang Geon.

Hóngzǔ (弘祖)

The temple name Hóngzǔ (弘祖/홍조/Hoằng Tổ) can be translated to mean "Majestic Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Trịnh Hoằng Tổ 鄭弘祖	Trịnh Tạc 鄭柞	AD 1657–1682	Trịnh lords
Mạc Hoằng Tổ 莫弘祖	Mạc Bình 莫萍	Did not rule as monarch	Mạc	Posthumously honored by the Mạc emperor Mạc Đăng Dung.

Húanzǔ (桓祖)

The temple name Húanzǔ (桓祖/환조/Hoàn Tổ) can be translated to mean "Exploratory Forefather".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Hwanjo of Joseon 조선 환조 朝鮮桓祖	Yi Ja-chun 이자춘 李子春	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Joseon king Yi Bang-won.

Huīzǔ (徽祖)

The temple name Huīzǔ (徽祖/휘조/Huy Tổ) can be translated to mean "Exemplary Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Huizu of Liu Qi 劉齊徽祖	Liu Zhong 劉忠	Did not rule as monarch	Liu Qi	Posthumously honored by the Liu Qi emperor Liu Yu.

Huìzǔ (惠祖)

The temple name Huìzǔ (惠祖/혜조/Huệ Tổ) can be translated to mean "Compassionate Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Huizu of Later Tang 後唐惠祖	Li Yu 李聿	Did not rule as monarch	Later Tang	Posthumously honored by the Later Tang emperor Li Siyuan.

Jǐngzǔ (景祖)

The temple name Jǐngzǔ (景祖/경조/Cảnh Tổ) can be translated to mean "Admirable Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jingzu of Jin 金景祖	Wanyan Wugunai 完顏烏古廼	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Dan.
Jingzu of Qing 清景祖	Aisin Gioro Giocangga 愛新覺羅·覺昌安	Did not rule as monarch	Qing	Posthumously honored by the Qing emperor Aisin Gioro Fulin.

Jìngzǔ (敬祖)

The temple name Jìngzǔ (敬祖/경조/Kính Tổ) can be translated to mean "Revered Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jingzu of Later Liang 後梁敬祖	Zhu Maolin 朱茂琳	Did not rule as monarch	Later Liang	Posthumously honored by the Later Liang emperor Zhu Wen.

Jìngzǔ (靖祖)

The temple name Jìngzǔ (靖祖/정조/Tĩnh Tổ) can be translated to mean "Conciliatory Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jingzu of Later Jin 後晉靖祖	Shi Jing 石璟	Did not rule as monarch	Later Jin	Posthumously honored by the Later Jin emperor Shi Jingtang.

Lièzǔ (烈祖)

The temple name Lièzǔ (烈祖/열조/Liệt Tổ) can be translated to mean "Ardent Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Liezu of Shu Han 蜀漢烈祖	Liu Bei 劉備	AD 221–223	Shu Han
Liezu of Cao Wei 曹魏烈祖	Cao Rui 曹叡	AD 226–239	Cao Wei
Liezu of Former Yan 前燕烈祖	Murong Jun 慕容儁	AD 348–360	Former Yan
Liezu of Ran Wei 冉魏烈祖	Ran Zhan 冉瞻	Did not rule as monarch	Ran Wei	Posthumously honored by the Ran Wei emperor Ran Min.
Liezu of Western Qin 西秦烈祖	Qifu Guoren 乞伏國仁	AD 385–388	Western Qin
Liezu of Northern Wei 北魏烈祖	Tuoba Gui 拓跋珪	AD 386–409	Northern Wei	Also honored as "Taizu" (太祖).
Liezu of Later Yan 後燕烈祖	Murong Bao 慕容寶	AD 396–398	Later Yan	Also honored as "Liezong" (烈宗).
Liezu of Southern Liang 南涼烈祖	Tufa Wugu 禿髮烏孤	AD 397–399	Southern Liang
Liezu of Wu Zhou 武周烈祖	Wu Jian 武儉	Did not rule as monarch	Wu Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Wu Zhou empress Wu Zhao.
Liezu of Yang Wu 楊吳烈祖	Yang Wo 楊渥	AD 905–908	Yang Wu	Also honored as "Liezong" (烈宗).
Liezu of Southern Tang 南唐烈祖	Li Bian 李昪	AD 937–943	Southern Tang
Liezu of Later Liang 後梁烈祖	Zhu Cheng 朱誠	Did not rule as monarch	Later Liang	Posthumously honored by the Later Liang emperor Zhu Wen.
Liezu of Later Tang 後唐烈祖	Li Yan 李琰	Did not rule as monarch	Later Tang	Posthumously honored by the Later Tang emperor Li Siyuan.
Liezu of Yuan 元烈祖	Borjigin Yesugei 孛兒只斤·也速該	Did not rule as monarch	Yuan	Posthumously honored by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Kublai.
Nguyễn Liệt Tổ 阮烈祖	Nguyễn Hoàng 阮潢	AD 1558–1613	Nguyễn lords	Also honored as "Thái Tổ" (太祖).
Yeoljo of Joseon 조선 열조 朝鮮烈祖	Yi Jong 이종 李倧	AD 1623–1649	Joseon	Also honored as "Injo" (인조/仁祖).

Mùzǔ (穆祖)

The temple name Mùzǔ (穆祖/목조/Mục Tổ) can be translated to mean "Sombre Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Mokjo of Joseon 조선 목조 朝鮮穆祖	Yi An-sa 이안사 李安社	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Joseon king Yi Dan.
Trần Mục Tổ 陳穆祖	Trần Kinh 陳京	Did not rule as monarch	Trần	Posthumously honored by the Trần emperor Trần Thuyên.
Trịnh Mục Tổ 鄭穆祖	Trịnh Liễu 鄭柳	Did not rule as monarch	Trịnh lords	Posthumously honored by the Trịnh lord Trịnh Sâm.

Níngzǔ (宁祖/寧祖)

The temple name Níngzǔ (宁祖/寧祖/영조/Ninh Tổ) can be translated to mean "Amicable Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Trần Ninh Tổ 陳寧祖	Trần Tây 陳翕	Did not rule as monarch	Trần	Posthumously honored by the Trần emperor Trần Thuyên.

Qìngzǔ (庆祖/慶祖)

The temple name Qìngzǔ (庆祖/慶祖/경조/Khánh Tổ) can be translated to mean "Celebrated Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Qingzu of Later Zhou 後周慶祖	Guo Jian 郭簡	Did not rule as monarch	Later Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Later Zhou emperor Guo Wei.

Rénzǔ (仁祖)

The temple name Rénzǔ (仁祖/인조/Nhân Tổ) can be translated to mean "Benevolent Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Renzu of Ming 明仁祖	Zhu Shizhen 朱世珍	Did not rule as monarch	Ming	Posthumously honored by the Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.
Injo of Joseon 조선 인조 朝鮮仁祖	Yi Jong 이종 李倧	AD 1623–1649	Joseon	Also honored as "Yeoljo" (열조/烈祖).

Ruìzǔ (睿祖)

The temple name Ruìzǔ (睿祖/예조/Duệ Tổ) can be translated to mean "Astute Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Ruizu of Wu Zhou 武周睿祖	Personal name unknown	Did not rule as monarch	Wu Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Wu Zhou empress Wu Zhao.
Ruizu of Later Jin 後晉睿祖	Shi Yu 石昱	Did not rule as monarch	Later Jin	Posthumously honored by the Later Jin emperor Shi Jingtang.
Trịnh Duệ Tổ 鄭睿祖	Trịnh Bính 鄭柄	Did not rule as monarch	Trịnh lords	Posthumously honored by the Trịnh lord Trịnh Sâm.

Shèngzǔ (圣祖/聖祖)

The temple name Shèngzǔ (圣祖/聖祖/성조/Thánh Tổ) can be translated to mean "Sagacious Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shengzu of Tang 唐聖祖	Li Er 李耳	Did not rule as monarch	Tang	Posthumously honored by the Tang emperor Li Longji. Also honored as "Dashengzu" (大聖祖).
Shengzu of Dachanghe 大長和聖祖	Zheng Maisi 鄭買嗣	AD 903–909	Dachanghe
Shengzu of Former Shu 前蜀聖祖	Ji Jin 姬晉	Did not rule as monarch	Former Shu	Posthumously honored by the Former Shu emperor Wang Yan.
Shengzu of Song 宋聖祖	Zhao Xuanlang 趙玄朗	Did not rule as monarch	Song	Posthumously honored by the Northern Song emperor Zhao Heng.
Shengzu of Qing 清聖祖	Aisin Gioro Xuanye 愛新覺羅·玄燁	AD 1661–1722	Qing
Seongjo of Silla 신라 성조 新羅聖祖	Kim Deokman 김덕만 金德曼	AD 632–647	Silla
Trịnh Thánh Tổ 鄭聖祖	Trịnh Sâm 鄭森	AD 1767–1782	Trịnh lords
Nguyễn Thánh Tổ 阮聖祖	Nguyễn Phúc Kiểu 阮福晈	AD 1820–1841	Nguyễn

Shénzǔ (神祖)

The temple name Shénzǔ (神祖/신조/Thần Tổ) can be translated to mean "Spiritual Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Nguyễn Thần Tổ 阮神祖	Nguyễn Phúc Lan 阮福瀾	AD 1635–1648	Nguyễn lords	Also honored as "Thần Tông" (神宗).

Shǐzǔ (始祖)

The temple name Shǐzǔ (始祖/시조/Thủy Tổ) can be translated to mean "First Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shizu of Xin 新始祖	Yao Chonghua 姚重華	2233–2184 BC (as Emperor of Yu)	Yu (de facto), Xin (honorary)	Yao Chonghua ruled as Emperor of Yu, but was subsequently honored as "Shizu" by the Xin emperor Wang Mang.
Shizu of Eastern Wu 東吳始祖	Sun Jian 孫堅	Did not rule as monarch	Eastern Wu	Posthumously honored by the Eastern Wu emperor Sun Quan.
Shizu of Cheng Han 成漢始祖	Li Te 李特	Did not rule as monarch	Cheng Han	Posthumously honored by the Cheng Han emperor Li Xiong.
Shizu of Later Qin 後秦始祖	Yao Yizhong 姚弋仲	Did not rule as monarch	Later Qin	Posthumously honored by the Later Qin emperor Yao Chang.
Shizu of Northern Wei 北魏始祖	Tuoba Liwei 拓跋力微	Did not rule as monarch	Northern Wei, Western Wei	Posthumously honored by the Northern Wei emperor Tuoba Gui. Also honored as "Taizu" (太祖).
Shizu of Wu Zhou 武周始祖	Ji Chang 姬昌	Did not rule as monarch	Wu Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Wu Zhou empress Wu Zhao.
Shizu of Jin 金始祖	Wanyan Hanpu 完顏函普	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Dan.
Sijo of Silla 신라 시조 新羅始祖	Park Hyeokgeose 박혁거세 朴赫居世	57 BC–AD 4	Silla

Shìzǔ (世祖)

The temple name Shìzǔ (世祖/세조/Thế Tổ) can be translated to mean "Eternal Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shizu of Han 漢世祖	Liu Xiu 劉秀	AD 25–57	Eastern Han
Shizu of Xin 新世祖	Tian Jian 田建	264–221 BC (as King of Qi)	Qi (de facto), Xin (honorary)	Tian Jian ruled as King of Qi, but was subsequently honored as "Shizu" by the Xin emperor Wang Mang.
Shizu of Cao Wei 曹魏世祖	Cao Pi 曹丕	AD 220–226	Cao Wei	Also honored as "Gaozu" (高祖).
Shizu of Jin 晉世祖	Sima Yan 司馬炎	AD 266–290	Western Jin
Shizu of Former Liang 前涼世祖	Zhang Jun 張駿	Did not rule as monarch	Former Liang	Posthumously honored by the Former Liang emperor Zhang Zuo.
Shizu of Former Qin 前秦世祖	Fu Jian 苻堅	AD 357–385	Former Qin	Also honored as "Gaozu" (高祖) and "Shizong" (世宗).
Shizu of Later Yan 後燕世祖	Murong Chui 慕容垂	AD 384–396	Later Yan
Shizu of Hu Xia 胡夏世祖	Helian Bobo 赫連勃勃	AD 407–425	Hu Xia
Shizu of Northern Wei 北魏世祖	Tuoba Tao 拓跋燾	AD 423–452	Northern Wei
Shizu of Liu Song 劉宋世祖	Liu Jun 劉駿	AD 453–464	Liu Song
Shizu of Southern Qi 南齊世祖	Xiao Ze 蕭賾	AD 482–493	Southern Qi
Shizu of Liang 梁世祖	Xiao Yi 蕭繹	AD 552–555	Liang
Shizu of Chen 陳世祖	Chen Qian 陳蒨	AD 559–566	Chen
Shizu of Northern Qi 北齊世祖	Gao Zhan 高湛	AD 561–565	Northern Qi
Shizu of Sui 隋世祖	Yang Guang 楊廣	AD 604–618	Sui
Shizu of Tang 唐世祖	Li Bing 李昞	Did not rule as monarch	Tang	Posthumously honored by the Tang emperor Li Yuan.
Shizu of Bohai 渤海世祖	Qiqi Zhongxiang 乞乞仲象	Did not rule as monarch	Bohai	Posthumously honored by the Bohai king Da Zuorong.
Shizu of Later Shu 後蜀世祖	Meng Cha 孟察	Did not rule as monarch	Later Shu	Posthumously honored by the Later Shu emperor Meng Zhixiang.
Shizu of Northern Han 北漢世祖	Liu Min 劉旻	AD 951–954	Northern Han
Shizu of Jin 金世祖	Wanyan Helibo 完顏劾里鉢	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Dan. Also honored as "Yuanzu" (元祖).
Shizu of Yuan 元世祖	Borjigin Kublai 孛兒只斤·忽必烈	AD 1260–1294 (as Khagan of the Mongol Empire), AD 1271–1294 (as Emperor of Yuan)	Mongol Empire, Yuan
Shizu of Qing 清世祖	Aisin Gioro Fulin 愛新覺羅·福臨	AD 1643–1661	Qing
Sejo of Goryeo 고려 세조 高麗世祖	Wang Ryung 왕륭 王隆	Did not rule as monarch	Goryeo	Posthumously honored by the Goryeo king Wang Geon.
Sejo of Joseon 조선 세조 朝鮮世祖	Yi Yu 이유 李瑈	AD 1455–1468	Joseon
Trịnh Thế Tổ 鄭世祖	Trịnh Kiểm 鄭檢	AD 1545–1570	Trịnh lords
Nguyễn Thế Tổ 阮世祖	Nguyễn Phúc Ánh 阮福映	AD 1802–1820	Nguyễn

Shùnzǔ (顺祖/順祖)

The temple name Shùnzǔ (顺祖/順祖/순조/Thuận Tổ) can be translated to mean "Obedient Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shunzu of Song 宋順祖	Zhao Ting 趙珽	Did not rule as monarch	Song	Posthumously honored by the Northern Song emperor Zhao Kuangyin.

Sùzǔ (肃祖/肅祖)

The temple name Sùzǔ (肃祖/肅祖/숙조/Túc Tổ) can be translated to mean "Solemn Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Suzu of Jin 晉肅祖	Sima Shao 司馬紹	AD 323–325	Eastern Jin	Also honored as "Suzong" (肅宗).
Suzu of Northern Wei 北魏肅祖	Yuan Xie 元勰	Did not rule as monarch	Northern Wei	Posthumously honored by the Northern Wei emperor Yuan Ziyou.
Suzu of Wu Zhou 武周肅祖	Wu Juchang 武居常	Did not rule as monarch	Wu Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Wu Zhou empress Wu Zhao.
Suzu of Later Liang 後梁肅祖	Zhu An 朱黯	Did not rule as monarch	Later Liang	Posthumously honored by the Later Liang emperor Zhu Wen.
Suzu of Later Jin 後晉肅祖	Shi Bin 石彬	Did not rule as monarch	Later Jin	Posthumously honored by the Later Jin emperor Shi Jingtang.
Suzu of Liao 遼肅祖	Yelü Noulisi 耶律耨里思	Did not rule as monarch	Liao	Posthumously honored by the Liao emperor Yelü Yanxi.

Tàichūzǔ (太初祖)

The temple name Tàichūzǔ (太初祖/태초조/Thái Sơ Tổ) can be translated to mean "Grand Primordial Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Taichuzu of Xin 新太初祖	Gongsun Xuanyuan 公孫軒轅	Legendary	Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors (legendary), Xin (honorary)	Gongsun Xuanyuan was a legendary ruler of China, but was subsequently honored as "Taichuzu" by the Xin emperor Wang Mang.

Tǒngzǔ (统祖/統祖)

The temple name Tǒngzǔ (统祖/統祖/통조/Thống Tổ) can be translated to mean "Commanding Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Tongzu of Xin 新統祖	Wei Wan 媯完	Did not rule as monarch	Xin

Wángzǔ (王祖)

The temple name Wángzǔ (王祖/왕조/Vương Tổ) can be translated to mean "Sovereign Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Wangzu of Xin 新王祖	Tian An 田安	Did not rule as monarch	Xin	Posthumously honored by the Xin emperor Wang Mang.

Wénzǔ (文祖)

The temple name Wénzǔ (文祖/문조/Văn Tổ) can be translated to mean "Civil Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Wenzu of Later Han 後漢文祖	Liu Tuan 劉湍	Did not rule as monarch	Later Han	Posthumously honored by the Later Han emperor Liu Zhiyuan.
Trịnh Văn Tổ 鄭文祖	Trịnh Tráng 鄭梉	AD 1623–1657	Trịnh lords
Munjo of Joseon 조선 문조 朝鮮文祖	Yi Yeong 이영 李旲	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Korean emperor Yi Hui. Also honored as "Igjong" (익종/翼宗).

Xiǎnzǔ (显祖/顯祖)

The temple name Xiǎnzǔ (显祖/顯祖/현조/Hiển Tổ) can be translated to mean "Eminent Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xianzu of Jin 晉顯祖	Sima Yan 司馬衍	AD 325–342	Eastern Jin	Also honored as "Xianzong" (顯宗).
Xianzu of Northern Wei 北魏顯祖	Tuoba Hong 拓跋弘	AD 465–471	Northern Wei
Xianzu of Northern Qi 北齊顯祖	Gao Yang 高洋	AD 550–559	Northern Qi	Also honored as "Weizong" (威宗).
Xianzu of Wu Zhou 武周顯祖	Wu Hua 武華	Did not rule as monarch	Wu Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Wu Zhou empress Wu Zhao.
Xianzu of Later Han 後漢顯祖	Liu Tian 劉琠	Did not rule as monarch	Later Han	Posthumously honored by the Later Han emperor Liu Zhiyuan.
Xianzu of Later Shu 後蜀顯祖	Meng Dao 孟道	Did not rule as monarch	Later Shu	Posthumously honored by the Later Shu emperor Meng Zhixiang. Also honored as "Xianzong" (顯宗).
Xianzu of Qing 清顯祖	Aisin Gioro Taksi 愛新覺羅·塔克世	Did not rule as monarch	Qing	Posthumously honored by the Qing emperor Aisin Gioro Fulin.
Lê Hiển Tổ 黎顯祖	Lê Đinh 黎汀	Did not rule as monarch	Later Lê	Posthumously honored by the Primitive Lê emperor Lê Lợi.

Xiànzǔ (宪祖/憲祖)

The temple name Xiànzǔ (宪祖/憲祖/헌조/Hiến Tổ) can be translated to mean "Constitutional Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xianzu of Later Liang 後梁憲祖	Zhu Xin 朱信	Did not rule as monarch	Later Liang	Posthumously honored by the Later Liang emperor Zhu Wen.
Xianzu of Later Jin 後晉憲祖	Shi Shaoyong 石紹雍	Did not rule as monarch	Later Jin	Posthumously honored by the Later Jin emperor Shi Jingtang. Also honored as "Xianzu" (獻祖).
Nguyễn Hiến Tổ 阮憲祖	Nguyễn Phúc Miên Tông 阮福綿宗	AD 1841–1847	Nguyễn

Xiànzǔ (献祖/獻祖)

The temple name Xiànzǔ (献祖/獻祖/헌조/Hiến Tổ) can be translated to mean "Dedicated Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xianzu of Tang 唐獻祖	Li Xi 李熙	Did not rule as monarch	Tang	Posthumously honored by the Tang emperor Li Zhi.
Xianzu of Later Tang 後唐獻祖	Li Guochang 李國昌	Did not rule as monarch	Later Tang	Posthumously honored by the Later Tang emperor Li Cunxu.
Xianzu of Later Jin 後晉獻祖	Shi Shaoyong 石紹雍	Did not rule as monarch	Later Jin	Posthumously honored by the Later Jin emperor Shi Jingtang. Also honored as "Xianzu" (憲祖).
Xianzu of Jin 金獻祖	Wanyan Suike 完顏綏可	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Dan.

Xīngzǔ (兴祖/興祖)

The temple name Xīngzǔ (兴祖/興祖/흥조/Hưng Tổ) can be translated to mean "Prosperous Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xingzu of Qing 清興祖	Aisin Gioro Fuman 愛新覺羅·福滿	Did not rule as monarch	Qing	Posthumously honored by the Qing emperor Aisin Gioro Fulin.
Trịnh Hưng Tổ 鄭興祖	Trịnh Lâu 鄭樓	Did not rule as monarch	Trịnh lords	Posthumously honored by the Trịnh lord Trịnh Sâm.
Nguyễn Hưng Tổ 阮興祖	Nguyễn Phúc Luân 阮福㫻	Did not rule as monarch	Nguyễn	Posthumously honored by the Nguyễn emperor Nguyễn Phúc Kiểu.

Xìnzǔ (信祖)

The temple name Xìnzǔ (信祖) can be translated to mean "Faithful Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xinzu of Later Zhou 後周信祖	Guo Jing 郭璟	Did not rule as monarch	Later Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Later Zhou emperor Guo Wei.

Xīzǔ (熙祖)

The temple name Xīzǔ (熙祖/희조/Hi Tổ) can be translated to mean "Glorious Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xizu of Ming 明熙祖	Zhu Chuyi 朱初一	Did not rule as monarch	Ming	Posthumously honored by the Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.

Xīzǔ (僖祖)

The temple name Xīzǔ (僖祖/희조/Hy Tổ) can be translated to mean "Jubilant Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xizu of Later Zhou 後周僖祖	Guo Chen 郭諶	Did not rule as monarch	Later Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Later Zhou emperor Guo Wei.
Xizu of Song 宋僖祖	Zhao Tiao 趙朓	Did not rule as monarch	Song	Posthumously honored by the Northern Song emperor Zhao Kuangyin.
Trịnh Hy Tổ 鄭僖祖	Trịnh Cương 鄭棡	AD 1709–1729	Trịnh lords

Xuānzǔ (宣祖)

The temple name Xuānzǔ (宣祖/선조/Tuyên Tổ) can be translated to mean "Responsible Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xuanzu of Song 宋宣祖	Zhao Hongyin 趙弘殷	Did not rule as monarch	Song	Posthumously honored by the Northern Song emperor Zhao Kuangyin.
Seonjo of Joseon 조선 선조 朝鮮宣祖	Yi Yeon 이연 李昖	AD 1567–1608	Joseon	Also honored as "Seonjong" (선종/宣宗).
Lê Tuyên Tổ 黎宣祖	Lê Khoáng 黎曠	Did not rule as monarch	Later Lê	Posthumously honored by the Primitive Lê emperor Lê Lợi.
Nguyễn Tuyên Tổ 阮宣祖	Nguyễn Phúc Nguyên 阮福源	AD 1613–1635	Nguyễn lords	Also honored as "Hi Tông" (熙宗).

Xuánzǔ (玄祖)

The temple name Xuánzǔ (玄祖/현조/Huyền Tổ) can be translated to mean "Profound Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xuanzu of Liao 遼玄祖	Yelü Yundeshi 耶律勻德實	Did not rule as monarch	Liao	Posthumously honored by the Liao emperor Yelü Zongzhen.

Yánzǔ (严祖/嚴祖)

The temple name Yánzǔ (严祖/嚴祖/엄조/Nghiêm Tổ) can be translated to mean "Austere Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yanzu of Wu Zhou 武周嚴祖	Wu Keji 武克已	Did not rule as monarch	Wu Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Wu Zhou empress Wu Zhao.

Yǎnzǔ (衍祖)

The temple name Yǎnzǔ (衍祖/연조/Diễn Tổ) can be translated to mean "Thriving Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yanzu of Liu Qi 劉齊衍祖	Personal name unknown	Did not rule as monarch	Liu Qi	Posthumously honored by the Liu Qi emperor Liu Yu.

Yīngzǔ (英祖)

The temple name Yīngzǔ (英祖/영조/Anh Tổ) can be translated to mean "Magnificent Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yeongjo of Joseon 조선 영조 朝鮮英祖	Yi Geum 이금 李昑	AD 1724–1776	Joseon	Also honored as "Yeongjong" (영종/英宗).
Mạc Anh Tổ 莫英祖	Mạc Mậu Hợp 莫茂洽	AD 1562–1592	Mạc	Also honored as "Mục Tông" (穆宗).

Yìzǔ (毅祖)

The temple name Yìzǔ (毅祖/의조/Nghị Tổ) can be translated to mean "Persistent Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yizu of Later Tang 後唐毅祖	Li Jiao 李教	Did not rule as monarch	Later Tang	Posthumously honored by the Later Tang emperor Li Siyuan.
Nguyễn Nghị Tổ 阮毅祖	Nguyễn Phúc Tần 阮福瀕	AD 1648–1687	Nguyễn lords	Also honored as "Thái Tông" (太宗).
Trịnh Nghị Tổ 鄭毅祖	Trịnh Doanh 鄭楹	AD 1740–1767	Trịnh lords

Yìzǔ (懿祖)

The temple name Yìzǔ (懿祖/의조/Ý Tổ) can be translated to mean "Benign Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yizu of Tang 唐懿祖	Li Tianxi 李天錫	Did not rule as monarch	Tang	Posthumously honored by the Tang emperor Li Zhi.
Yizu of Later Tang 後唐懿祖	Zhuye Zhiyi 朱邪執宜	Did not rule as monarch	Later Tang	Posthumously honored by the Later Tang emperor Li Cunxu.
Yizu of Liao 遼懿祖	Yelü Salade 耶律薩剌德	Did not rule as monarch	Liao	Posthumously honored by the Liao emperor Yelü Yanxi.
Yizu of Ming 明懿祖	Zhu Sijiu 朱四九	Did not rule as monarch	Ming	Posthumously honored by the Ming emperor Zhu Yuanzhang.
Uijo of Goryeo 고려 의조 高麗懿祖	Wang Je-geon 왕제건 王帝建	Did not rule as monarch	Goryeo	Posthumously honored by the Goryeo king Wang Geon.

Yìzǔ (翼祖)

The temple name Yìzǔ (翼祖/익조/Dực Tổ) can be translated to mean "Soaring Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yizu of Later Han 後漢翼祖	Liu Zhuan 劉僎	Did not rule as monarch	Later Han	Posthumously honored by the Later Han emperor Liu Zhiyuan.
Yizu of Song 宋翼祖	Zhao Jing 趙敬	Did not rule as monarch	Song	Posthumously honored by the Northern Song emperor Zhao Heng.
Igjo of Joseon 조선 익조 朝鮮翼祖	Yi Haeng-li 이행리 李行里	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Joseon king Yi Bang-won.
Mạc Dực Tổ 莫翼祖	Mạc Cao 莫翱	Did not rule as monarch	Mạc	Posthumously honored by the Mạc emperor Mạc Đăng Dung.

Yìzǔ (义祖/義祖)

The temple name Yìzǔ (义祖/義祖/의조/Nghĩa Tổ) can be translated to mean "Righteous Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yizu of Southern Tang 南唐義祖	Xu Wen 徐溫	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Tang	Posthumously honored by the Southern Tang emperor Li Bian. Also honored as "Taizu" (太祖).
Yizu of Later Zhou 後周義祖	Guo Yun 郭蘊	Did not rule as monarch	Later Zhou	Posthumously honored by the Later Zhou emperor Guo Wei.

Yuānzǔ (渊祖/淵祖)

The temple name Yuānzǔ (渊祖/淵祖/연조/Uyên Tổ) can be translated to mean "Erudite Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Trịnh Uyên Tổ 鄭淵祖	Trịnh Kỷ 鄭紀	Did not rule as monarch	Trịnh lords	Posthumously honored by the Trịnh lord Trịnh Sâm.

Yuánzǔ (元祖)

The temple name Yuánzǔ (元祖/원조/Nguyên Tổ) can be translated to mean "Primal Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yuanzu of Jin 金元祖	Wanyan Helibo 完顏劾里鉢	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Liang. Also honored as "Shizu" (世祖).
Trần Nguyên Tổ 陳元祖	Trần Lý 陳李	Did not rule as monarch	Trần	Posthumously honored by the Trần emperor Trần Cảnh.

Yùzǔ (裕祖)

The temple name Yùzǔ (裕祖/유조/Dụ Tổ) can be translated to mean "Affluent Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Trịnh Dụ Tổ 鄭裕祖	Trịnh Giang 鄭杠	AD 1729–1740	Trịnh lords
Mạc Dụ Tổ 莫裕祖	Mạc Thúy 莫邃	Did not rule as monarch	Mạc	Posthumously honored by the Mạc emperor Mạc Đăng Dung.

Zhāozǔ (昭祖)

The temple name Zhāozǔ (昭祖/소조/Chiêu Tổ) can be translated to mean "Illustrious Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhaozu of Jin 金昭祖	Wanyan Shilu 完顏石魯	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Dan.
Trịnh Chiêu Tổ 鄭昭祖	Trịnh Căn 鄭根	AD 1682–1709	Trịnh lords
Mạc Chiêu Tổ 莫昭祖	Mạc Hịch 莫檄	Did not rule as monarch	Mạc	Posthumously honored by the Mạc emperor Mạc Đăng Dung.

Zhàozǔ (肇祖)

The temple name Zhàozǔ (肇祖/조조/Triệu Tổ) can be translated to mean "Original Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhaozu of Qing 清肇祖	Aisin Gioro Mengtemu 愛新覺羅·孟特穆	Did not rule as monarch	Qing	Posthumously honored by the Qing emperor Aisin Gioro Fulin.
Trịnh Triệu Tổ 鄭肇祖	Trịnh Lan 鄭欄	Did not rule as monarch	Trịnh lords	Posthumously honored by the Trịnh lord Trịnh Sâm.
Nguyễn Triệu Tổ 阮肇祖	Nguyễn Kim 阮淦	Did not rule as monarch	Nguyễn	Posthumously honored by the Nguyễn emperor Nguyễn Phúc Ánh.

Zhèngzǔ (正祖)

The temple name Zhèngzǔ (正祖/정조/Chính Tổ) can be translated to mean "Upstanding Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jeongjo of Joseon 조선 정조 朝鮮正祖	Yi San 이산 李祘	AD 1776–1800	Joseon	Also honored as "Jeongjong" (정종/正宗).

Zhuāngzǔ (庄祖/莊祖)

The temple name Zhuāngzǔ (庄祖/莊祖/장조/Trang Tổ) can be translated to mean "Dignified Progenitor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jangjo of Joseon 조선 장조 朝鮮莊祖	Yi Seon 이선 李愃	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Korean emperor Yi Hui. Also honored as "Jangjong" (장종/莊宗).

List of temple names with the suffix zōng

Individuals who are known by more than one temple name have their personal name in English italicized.

Aīzōng (哀宗)

The temple name Aīzōng (哀宗/애종/Ai Tông) can be translated to mean "Lamentable Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Aizong of Jin 金哀宗	Wanyan Shouxu 完顏守緒	AD 1224–1234	Jin	Also honored as "Yizong" (義宗).

Ānzōng (安宗)

The temple name Ānzōng (安宗/안종/An Tông) can be translated to mean "Pacific Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Anzong of Southern Ming 南明安宗	Zhu Yousong 朱由崧	AD 1644–1645	Southern Ming	Also honored as "Zhizong" (質宗).
Anjong of Goryeo 고려 안종 高麗安宗	Wang Ug 왕욱 王郁	Did not rule as monarch	Goryeo	Posthumously honored by the Goryeo king Wang Sun.

Chéngzōng (成宗)

The temple name Chéngzōng (成宗/성종/Thành Tông) can be translated to mean "Accomplished Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Chengzong of Wuyue 吳越成宗	Qian Hongzuo 錢弘佐	AD 941–947	Wuyue
Chengzong of Southern Tang 南唐成宗	Li Chao 李超	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Tang	Posthumously honored by the Southern Tang emperor Li Bian.
Chengzong of Yuan 元成宗	Borjigin Temür 孛兒只斤·鐵穆耳	AD 1294–1307	Yuan
Chengzong of Qing 清成宗	Aisin Gioro Dorgon 愛新覺羅·多爾袞	Did not rule as monarch	Qing	Posthumously honored by the Qing emperor Aisin Gioro Fulin.
Seongjong of Goryeo 고려 성종 高麗成宗	Wang Ci 왕치 王治	AD 981–997	Goryeo
Seongjong of Joseon 조선 성종 朝鮮成宗	Yi Hyeol 이혈 李娎	AD 1469–1494	Joseon

Chóngzōng (崇宗)

The temple name Chóngzōng (崇宗/숭종/Sùng Tông) can be translated to mean "Lofty Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Chongzong of Western Xia 西夏崇宗	Li Qianshun 李乾順	AD 1086–1139	Western Xia

Chúnzōng (纯宗/純宗)

The temple name Chúnzōng (纯宗/純宗/순종/Thuần Tông) can be translated to mean "Refined Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Sunjong of Joseon 조선 순종 朝鮮純宗	Yi Gong 이공 李玜	AD 1800–1834	Joseon	Also honored as "Sunjo" (순조/純祖).
Sunjong of Korea 대한제국 순종 大韓帝國純宗	Yi Cheok 李坧	AD 1907–1910	Korean Empire
Lê Thuần Tông 黎純宗	Lê Duy Tường 黎維祥	AD 1732–1735	Revival Lê

Dàizōng (代宗)

The temple name Dàizōng (代宗/대종/Đại Tông) can be translated to mean "Generational Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Daizong of Tang 唐代宗	Li Yu 李豫	AD 762–779	Tang	Also honored as "Shizong" (世宗).
Daizong of Ming 明代宗	Zhu Qiyu 朱祁鈺	AD 1449–1457	Ming
Mạc Đại Tông 莫代宗	Mạc Kính Cung 莫敬恭	AD 1592–1625	Mạc

Dàizōng (戴宗)

The temple name Dàizōng (戴宗/대종/Đới Tông) can be translated to mean "Esteemed Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Daejong of Goryeo 고려 대종 高麗戴宗	Wang Ug 왕욱 王旭	Did not rule as monarch	Goryeo	Posthumously honored by the Goryeo king Wang Ci.

Dàozōng (道宗)

The temple name Dàozōng (道宗/도종/Đạo Tông) can be translated to mean "Principled Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Daozong of Liao 遼道宗	Yelü Hongji 耶律洪基	AD 1055–1101	Liao

Dézōng (德宗)

The temple name Dézōng (德宗/덕종/Đức Tông) can be translated to mean "Virtuous Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Dezong of Tang 唐德宗	Li Kuo 李適	AD 779–805	Tang
Dezong of Jin 金德宗	Wanyan Zonggan 完顏宗幹	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Liang.
Dezong of Western Liao 西遼德宗	Yelü Dashi 耶律大石	AD 1124–1143	Western Liao
Dezong of Qing 清德宗	Aisin Gioro Zaitian 愛新覺羅·載湉	AD 1875–1908	Qing
Deokjong of Goryeo 고려 덕종 高麗德宗	Wang Heum 왕흠 王欽	AD 1031–1034	Goryeo
Deokjong of Joseon 조선 덕종 朝鮮德宗	Yi Jang 이장 李暲	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Joseon king Yi Hyeol.
Lê Đức Tông 黎德宗	Lê Tân 黎鑌	Did not rule as monarch	Later Lê	Posthumously honored by the Primitive Lê emperor Lê Y.

Dìngzōng (定宗)

The temple name Dìngzōng (定宗/정종/Định Tông) can be translated to mean "Resolute Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Dingzong of Southern Tang 南唐定宗	Li Ke 李恪	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Tang	Posthumously honored by the Southern Tang emperor Li Bian.
Dingzong of Yuan 元定宗	Borjigin Güyük 孛兒只斤·貴由	AD 1246–1248 (as Khagan of the Mongol Empire)	Mongol Empire (de facto), Yuan (honorary)	Borjigin Güyük ruled as Khagan of the Mongol Empire, but was subsequently honored as "Dingzong" by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Kublai.
Jeongjong of Goryeo 고려 정종 高麗定宗	Wang Yo 왕요 王堯	AD 945–949	Goryeo
Jeongjong of Joseon 조선 정종 朝鮮定宗	Yi Gyeong 이경 李曔	AD 1398–1400	Joseon

Duānzōng (端宗)

The temple name Duānzōng (端宗/단종/Đoan Tông) can be translated to mean "Noble Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Duanzong of Song 宋端宗	Zhao Shi 趙昰	AD 1276–1278	Southern Song
Danjong of Joseon 조선 단종 朝鮮端宗	Yi Hong-wi 이홍위 李弘暐	AD 1452–1455	Joseon

Dùzōng (度宗)

The temple name Dùzōng (度宗/도종/Độ Tông) can be translated to mean "Magnanimous Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Duzong of Song 宋度宗	Zhao Qi 趙禥	AD 1264–1274	Southern Song

Gāozōng (高宗)

The temple name Gāozōng (高宗/고종/Cao Tông) can be translated to mean "High Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Gaozong of Shang 商高宗	Zi Zhao 子昭	1250–1192 BC	Shang
Gaozong of Han 漢高宗	Liu Shi 劉奭	48–33 BC	Western Han
Gaozong of Western Yan 西燕高宗	Murong Chong 慕容沖	AD 384–386	Western Yan
Gaozong of Northern Wei 北魏高宗	Tuoba Jun 拓跋濬	AD 452–465	Northern Wei
Gaozong of Southern Qi 南齊高宗	Xiao Luan 蕭鸞	AD 494–498	Southern Qi
Gaozong of Liang 梁高宗	Xiao Gang 蕭綱	AD 549–551	Liang	Also honored as "Taizong" (太宗).
Gaozong of Liang 梁高宗	Xiao Tong 蕭統	Did not rule as monarch	Liang	Posthumously honored by the Western Liang emperor Xiao Cha.
Gaozong of Chen 陳高宗	Chen Xu 陳頊	AD 569–582	Chen
Gaozong of Tang 唐高宗	Li Zhi 李治	AD 649–683	Tang
Gaozong of Song 宋高宗	Zhao Gou 趙構	AD 1127–1129	Southern Song
Gaozong of Qing 清高宗	Aisin Gioro Hongli 愛新覺羅·弘曆	AD 1735–1796	Qing
Gojong of Goryeo 고려 고종 高麗高宗	Wang Ceol 왕철 王皞	AD 1213–1259	Goryeo
Gojong of Korea 대한제국 고종 大韓帝國高宗	Yi Hui 이희 李㷩	AD 1863–1897 (as King of Joseon), AD 1897–1907 (as Emperor of the Korean Empire)	Joseon, Korean Empire
Lý Cao Tông 李高宗	Lý Long Cán 李龍翰	AD 1175–1210	Lý

Gōngzōng (恭宗)

The temple name Gōngzōng (恭宗/공종/Cung Tông) can be translated to mean "Reverent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Gongzong of Han 漢恭宗	Liu Hu 劉祜	AD 106–125	Eastern Han
Gongzong of Northern Wei 北魏恭宗	Tuoba Huang 拓跋晃	Did not rule as monarch	Northern Wei	Posthumously honored by the Northern Wei emperor Tuoba Jun.
Gongzong of Tang 唐恭宗	Li Chongmao 李重茂	AD 710	Tang
Gongzong of Ming 明恭宗	Zhu Changxun 朱常洵	Did not rule as monarch	Ming	Posthumously honored by the Southern Ming emperor Zhu Youlang.
Gongzong of Qing 清恭宗	Aisin Gioro Puyi 愛新覺羅·溥儀	AD 1908–1912, AD 1917	Qing	Also honored as "Xianzong" (憲宗).
Nguyễn Cung Tông 阮恭宗	Nguyễn Phúc Ưng Chân 阮福膺禛	AD 1883	Nguyễn

Guāngzōng (光宗)

The temple name Guāngzōng (光宗/광종/Quang Tông) can be translated to mean "Radiant Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Guangzong of Bohai 渤海光宗	Da Wuyi 大武藝	AD 719–737	Bohai
Guangzong of Song 宋光宗	Zhao Dun 趙惇	AD 1189–1194	Southern Song
Guangzong of Ming 明光宗	Zhu Changluo 朱常洛	AD 1620	Ming
Gwangjong of Goryeo 고려 광종 高麗光宗	Wang So 왕소 王昭	AD 949–975	Goryeo

Hóngzōng (弘宗)

The temple name Hóngzōng (弘宗/홍종/Hoằng Tông) can be translated to mean "Majestic Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Nguyễn Hoằng Tông 阮弘宗	Nguyễn Phúc Tuấn 阮福晙	AD 1916–1925	Nguyễn

Huáizōng (怀宗/懷宗)

The temple name Huáizōng (怀宗/懷宗/회종/Hoài Tông) can be translated to mean "Yearned Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Huaizong of Ming 明懷宗	Zhu Youjian 朱由檢	AD 1627–1644	Ming	Also honored as "Sizong" (思宗), "Weizong" (威宗), and "Yizong" (毅宗).

Huánzōng (桓宗)

The temple name Huánzōng (桓宗/환종/Hoàn Tông) can be translated to mean "Exploratory Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Huanzong of Western Xia 西夏桓宗	Li Chunyou 李純佑	AD 1193–1206	Western Xia

Huīzōng (徽宗)

The temple name Huīzōng (徽宗/휘종/Huy Tông) can be translated to mean "Exemplary Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Huizong of Song 宋徽宗	Zhao Ji 趙佶	AD 1100–1126	Northern Song
Huizong of Jin 金徽宗	Wanyan Zongjun 完顏宗峻	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Dan.
Trần Huy Tông 陳徽宗	Trần Thừa 陳承	Did not rule as monarch	Trần	Posthumously honored by the Trần emperor Trần Cảnh. Also honored as "Thái Tổ" (太祖).

Huìzōng (惠宗)

The temple name Huìzōng (惠宗/혜종/Huệ Tông) can be translated to mean "Compassionate Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Huizong of Min 閩惠宗	Wang Yanjun 王延鈞	AD 926–935	Min	Also honored as "Taizong" (太宗).
Huizong of Southern Tang 南唐惠宗	Li Zhi 李志	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Tang	Posthumously honored by the Southern Tang emperor Li Bian.
Huizong of Western Xia 西夏惠宗	Li Bingchang 李秉常	AD 1193–1206	Western Xia
Huizong of Yuan 元惠宗	Borjigin Toghon Temür 孛兒只斤·妥懽貼睦爾	AD 1333–1368 (as Emperor of Yuan), AD 1368–1370 (as Emperor of Northern Yuan)	Yuan, Northern Yuan
Huizong of Ming 明惠宗	Zhu Yunwen 朱允炆	AD 1398–1402	Ming	Also honored as "Shenzong" (神宗).
Hyejong of Goryeo 고려 혜종 高麗惠宗	Wang Mu 왕무 王武	AD 943–945	Goryeo
Lý Huệ Tông 李惠宗	Lý Sảm 李旵	AD 1210–1224	Lý

Jiǎnzōng (简宗/簡宗)

The temple name Jiǎnzōng (简宗/簡宗/간종/Giản Tông) can be translated to mean "Modest Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Nguyễn Giản Tông 阮簡宗	Nguyễn Phúc Hạo 阮福昊	AD 1883–1884	Nguyễn

Jiāzōng (嘉宗)

The temple name Jiāzōng (嘉宗/가종/Gia Tông) can be translated to mean "Exalted Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Lê Gia Tông 黎嘉宗	Lê Duy Cối 黎維禬	AD 1672–1675	Revival Lê

Jǐngzōng (景宗)

The temple name Jǐngzōng (景宗/경종/Cảnh Tông) can be translated to mean "Admirable Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jingzong of Tang 唐景宗	Li Zhu 李柷	AD 904–907	Tang
Jingzong of Min 閩景宗	Wang Xi 王曦	AD 939–944	Min
Jingzong of Liao 遼景宗	Yelü Xian 耶律賢	AD 969–982	Liao
Jingzong of Western Xia 西夏景宗	Li Yuanhao 李元昊	AD 1038–1048	Western Xia
Jingzong of Dali 大理景宗	Duan Zhengxing 段正興	AD 1147–1171	Later Dali
Gyeongjong of Goryeo 고려 경종 高麗景宗	Wang Ju 왕주 王伷	AD 975–981	Goryeo
Gyeongjong of Joseon 조선 경종 朝鮮景宗	Yi Yun 이윤 李昀	AD 1720–1724	Joseon
Mạc Cảnh Tông 莫景宗	Mạc Toàn 莫全	AD 1592–1593	Mạc
Nguyễn Cảnh Tông 阮景宗	Nguyễn Phúc Biện 阮福昪	AD 1885–1889	Nguyễn

Jìngzōng (敬宗)

The temple name Jìngzōng (敬宗/경종/Kính Tông) can be translated to mean "Revered Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jingzong of Han 漢敬宗	Liu Bao 劉保	AD 125–144	Eastern Han
Jingzong of Northern Wei 北魏敬宗	Yuan Ziyou 元子攸	AD 528–531	Northern Wei
Jingzong of Tang 唐敬宗	Li Zhan 李湛	AD 824–827	Tang
Lê Kính Tông 黎敬宗	Lê Duy Tân 黎維新	AD 1599–1619	Revival Lê

Jìngzōng (靖宗)

The temple name Jìngzōng (靖宗/정종/Tĩnh Tông) can be translated to mean "Conciliatory Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jeongjong of Goryeo 고려 정종 高麗靖宗	Wang Hyeong 왕형 王亨	AD 1034–1046	Goryeo

Kāngzōng (康宗)

The temple name Kāngzōng (康宗/강종/Khang Tông) can be translated to mean "Harmonious Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Kangzong of Bohai 渤海康宗	Da Yuanyu 大言義	AD 812–817	Bohai
Kangzong of Min 閩康宗	Wang Chang 王昶	AD 935–939	Min
Kangzong of Jin 金康宗	Wanyan Wuyashu 完顏烏雅束	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Dan.
Gangjong of Goryeo 고려 강종 高麗康宗	Wang O 왕오 王祦	AD 1211–1213	Goryeo

Lièzōng (烈宗)

The temple name Lièzōng (烈宗/열종/Liệt Tông) can be translated to mean "Ardent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Liezong of Han Zhao 漢趙烈宗	Liu Cong 劉聰	AD 310–318	Han Zhao
Liezong of Jin 晉烈宗	Sima Yao 司馬曜	AD 372–396	Eastern Jin
Liezong of Later Yan 後燕烈宗	Murong Bao 慕容寶	AD 396–398	Later Yan	Also honored as "Liezu" (烈祖).
Liezong of Yang Wu 楊吳烈宗	Yang Wo 楊渥	AD 905–908	Yang Wu	Also honored as "Liezu" (烈祖).
Liezong of Southern Han 南漢烈宗	Liu Yin 劉隱	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Han	Posthumously honored by the Southern Han emperor Liu Yan.

Lǐzōng (理宗)

The temple name Lǐzōng (理宗/이종/Lý Tông) can be translated to mean "Enlightened Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Lizong of Song 宋理宗	Zhao Yun 趙昀	AD 1224–1264	Southern Song

Lǐzōng (礼宗/禮宗)

The temple name Lǐzōng (礼宗/禮宗/예종/Lễ Tông) can be translated to mean "August Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Lizong of Southern Ming 南明禮宗	Zhu Changying 朱常瀛	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Ming	Posthumously honored by the Southern Ming emperor Zhu Youlang.

Míngzōng (明宗)

The temple name Míngzōng (明宗/명종/Minh Tông) can be translated to mean "Brilliant Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Mingzong of Bohai 渤海明宗	Da Xuanxi 大玄錫	AD 871–894	Bohai
Mingzong of Later Tang 後唐明宗	Li Siyuan 李嗣源	AD 926–933	Later Tang
Mingzong of Yuan 元明宗	Borjigin Kusala 孛兒只斤·和世㻋	AD 1329	Yuan
Myeongjong of Goryeo 고려 명종 高麗明宗	Wang Ho 왕호 王晧	AD 1170–1197	Goryeo
Myeongjong of Joseon 조선 명종 朝鮮明宗	Yi Hwan 이환 李峘	AD 1545–1567	Joseon
Trần Minh Tông 陳明宗	Trần Mạnh 陳奣	AD 1314–1329	Trần
Lê Minh Tông 黎明宗	Lê Sùng 黎漴	Did not rule as monarch	Later Lê	Posthumously honored by the Primitive Lê emperor Lê Y.
Mạc Minh Tông 莫明宗	Mạc Kính Vũ 莫敬宇	AD 1638–1677	Mạc

Mǐnzōng (闵宗/閔宗)

The temple name Mǐnzōng (闵宗/閔宗/Mẫn Tông) can be translated to mean "Solicitous Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Minzong of Jin 金閔宗	Wanyan Dan 完顏亶	AD 1135–1150	Jin	Also honored as "Xizong" (熙宗).
Mạc Mẫn Tông 莫閔宗	Mạc Kính Chỉ 莫敬止	AD 1592–1593	Mạc

Mǐnzōng (愍宗)

The temple name Mǐnzōng (愍宗/민종/Mẫn Tông) can be translated to mean "Dejected Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Minjong of Goryeo 고려 민종 高麗愍宗	Wang Song 왕송 王訟	AD 997–1009	Goryeo	Also honored as "Mokjong" (목종/穆宗).

Mùzōng (穆宗)

The temple name Mùzōng (穆宗/목종/Mục Tông) can be translated to mean "Sombre Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Muzong of Han 漢穆宗	Liu Zhao 劉肇	AD 88–106	Eastern Han
Muzong of Tang 唐穆宗	Li Heng 李恆	AD 820–824	Tang
Muzong of Bohai 渤海穆宗	Da Songlin 大嵩璘	AD 794–809	Bohai
Muzong of Liao 遼穆宗	Yelü Jing 耶律璟	AD 951–969	Liao
Muzong of Jin 金穆宗	Wanyan Yingge 完顏盈歌	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Sheng.
Muzong of Ming 明穆宗	Zhu Zaiji 朱載坖	AD 1567–1572	Ming
Muzong of Qing 清穆宗	Aisin Gioro Zaichun 愛新覺羅·載淳	AD 1861–1875	Qing
Mokjong of Goryeo 고려 목종 高麗穆宗	Wang Song 왕송 王訟	AD 997–1009	Goryeo	Also honored as "Minjong" (민종/愍宗).
Mạc Mục Tông 莫穆宗	Mạc Mậu Hợp 莫茂洽	AD 1562–1592	Mạc	Also honored as "Anh Tổ" (英祖).

Níngzōng (宁宗/寧宗)

The temple name Níngzōng (宁宗/寧宗/영종/Ninh Tông) can be translated to mean "Amicable Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Ningzong of Song 宋寧宗	Zhao Kuo 趙擴	AD 1194–1224	Southern Song
Ningzong of Yuan 元寧宗	Borjigin Irinchibal 孛兒只斤·懿璘質班	AD 1332	Yuan

Píngzōng (平宗)

The temple name Yìzōng (平宗/평종/Bình Tông) can be translated to mean "Placid Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Pingzong of Northern Yuan 北元平宗	Borjigin Tögüs Temür 孛兒只斤·脫古思帖木兒	AD 1378–1388	Northern Yuan	Also honored as "Yizong" (益宗).

Qìngzōng (庆宗/慶宗)

The temple name Qìngzōng (庆宗/慶宗/경종/Khánh Tông) can be translated to mean "Celebrated Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Qingzong of Southern Tang 南唐慶宗	Li Rong 李榮	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Tang	Posthumously honored by the Southern Tang emperor Li Bian.

Qīnzōng (钦宗/欽宗)

The temple name Qīnzōng (钦宗/欽宗/흠종/Khâm Tông) can be translated to mean "Laudable Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Qinzong of Song 宋欽宗	Zhao Huan 趙桓	AD 1126–1127	Northern Song

Rénzōng (仁宗)

The temple name Rénzōng (仁宗/인종/Nhân Tông) can be translated to mean "Benevolent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Renzong of Bohai 渤海仁宗	Da Huayu 大華璵	AD 793–794	Bohai
Renzong of Song 宋仁宗	Zhao Zhen 趙禎	AD 1022–1063	Northern Song
Renzong of Western Xia 西夏仁宗	Li Renxiao 李仁孝	AD 1139–1193	Western Xia
Renzong of Western Liao 西遼仁宗	Yelü Yilie 耶律夷列	AD 1150–1163	Western Liao
Renzong of Yuan 元仁宗	Borjigin Ayurbarwada 孛兒只斤·愛育黎拔力八達	AD 1311–1320	Yuan
Renzong of Ming 明仁宗	Zhu Gaochi 朱高熾	AD 1424–1425	Ming
Renzong of Qing 清仁宗	Aisin Gioro Yongyan 愛新覺羅·顒琰	AD 1796–1820	Qing
Injong of Goryeo 고려 인종 高麗仁宗	Wang Hae 왕해 王楷	AD 1122–1146	Goryeo
Injong of Joseon 조선 인종 朝鮮仁宗	Yi Ho 이호 李峼	AD 1544–1545	Joseon
Lý Nhân Tông 李仁宗	Lý Càn Đức 李乾德	AD 1072–1127	Lý
Trần Nhân Tông 陳仁宗	Trần Khâm 陳昑	AD 1278–1293	Trần
Lê Nhân Tông 黎仁宗	Lê Bang Cơ 黎邦基	AD 1442–1459	Primitive Lê

Ruìzōng (睿宗)

The temple name Ruìzōng (睿宗/예종/Duệ Tông) can be translated to mean "Astute Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Ruizong of Tang 唐睿宗	Li Dan 李旦	AD 684–690, AD 710–712	Tang
Ruizong of Northern Han 北漢睿宗	Liu Jun 劉鈞	AD 954–968	Northern Han
Ruizong of Jin 金睿宗	Wanyan Zongyao 完顏宗堯	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Yong.
Ruizong of Yuan 元睿宗	Borjigin Tolui 孛兒只斤·拖雷	Did not rule as monarch	Yuan	Posthumously honored by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Kublai.
Ruizong of Ming 明睿宗	Zhu Youyuan 朱祐杬	Did not rule as monarch	Ming	Posthumously honored by the Ming emperor Zhu Houcong.
Yejong of Goryeo 고려 예종 高麗睿宗	Wang U 왕우 王俁	AD 1105–1122	Goryeo
Yejong of Joseon 조선 예종 朝鮮睿宗	Yi Gwang 이황 李晄	AD 1468–1469	Joseon
Trần Duệ Tông 陳睿宗	Trần Kính 陳曔	AD 1373–1377	Trần
Nguyễn Duệ Tông 阮睿宗	Nguyễn Phúc Thuần 阮福淳	AD 1765–1776	Nguyễn lords

Shàozōng (绍宗/紹宗)

The temple name Shàozōng (绍宗/紹宗/소종/Thiệu Tông) can be translated to mean "Perpetual Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shaozong of Southern Ming 南明紹宗	Zhu Yujian 朱聿鍵	AD 1645–1646	Southern Ming

Shèngzōng (圣宗/聖宗)

The temple name Shèngzōng (圣宗/聖宗/성종/Thánh Tông) can be translated to mean "Sagacious Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shengzong of Bohai 渤海聖宗	Da Renxiu 大仁秀	AD 818–830	Bohai
Shengzong of Liao 遼聖宗	Yelü Longxu 耶律隆緒	AD 982–1031	Liao
Lý Thánh Tông 李聖宗	Lý Nhật Tôn 李日尊	AD 1054–1072	Lý
Trần Thánh Tông 陳聖宗	Trần Hoảng 陳晃	AD 1258–1278	Trần
Lê Thánh Tông 黎聖宗	Lê Tư Thành 黎思誠	AD 1460–1497	Primitive Lê

Shénzōng (神宗)

The temple name Shénzōng (神宗/신종/Thần Tông) can be translated to mean "Spiritual Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shenzong of Song 宋神宗	Zhao Xu 趙頊	AD 1067–1085	Northern Song
Shenzong of Dali 大理神宗	Duan Zhixiang 段智祥	AD 1205–1238	Later Dali
Shenzong of Western Xia 西夏神宗	Li Zunxu 李遵頊	AD 1211–1223	Western Xia
Shenzong of Ming 明神宗	Zhu Yunwen 朱允炆	AD 1398–1402	Ming	Also honored as "Huizong" (惠宗).
Shenzong of Ming 明神宗	Zhu Yijun 朱翊鈞	AD 1572–1620	Ming
Sinjong of Goryeo 고려 신종 高麗神宗	Wang Tak 왕탁 王晫	AD 1197–1204	Goryeo
Lý Thần Tông 李神宗	Lý Dương Hoán 李陽煥	AD 1128–1138	Lý
Lê Thần Tông 黎神宗	Lê Duy Kỳ 黎維祺	AD 1619–1643, AD 1649–1662	Revival Lê
Nguyễn Thần Tông 阮神宗	Nguyễn Phúc Lan 阮福瀾	AD 1635–1648	Nguyễn lords	Also honored as "Thần Tổ" (神祖).

Shìzōng (世宗)

The temple name Shìzōng (世宗/세종/Thế Tông) can be translated to mean "Eternal Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shizong of Han 漢世宗	Liu Che 劉徹	141–87 BC	Western Han
Shizong of Jin 晉世宗	Sima Shi 司馬師	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Western Jin emperor Sima Yan.
Shizong of Later Zhao 後趙世宗	Shi Zhouhezhu 石周曷朱	Did not rule as monarch	Later Zhao	Posthumously honored by the Later Zhao emperor Shi Le.
Shizong of Former Qin 前秦世宗	Fu Jian 苻健	AD 351–355	Former Qin	Also honored as "Gaozu" (高祖) and "Shizu" (世祖).
Shizong of Former Liang 前涼世宗	Zhang Chonghua 張重華	AD 346–353	Former Liang
Shizong of Southern Yan 南燕世宗	Murong De 慕容德	AD 398–405	Southern Yan
Shizong of Southern Qi 南齊世宗	Xiao Zhangmao 蕭長懋	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Qi	Posthumously honored by the Southern Qi emperor Xiao Zhaoye.
Shizong of Northern Wei 北魏世宗	Yuan Ke 元恪	AD 499–515	Northern Wei
Shizong of Northern Qi 北齊世宗	Gao Cheng 高澄	Did not rule as monarch	Northern Qi	Posthumously honored by the Northern Qi emperor Gao Yang.
Shizong of Northern Zhou 北周世宗	Yuwen Yu 宇文毓	AD 557–560	Northern Zhou
Shizong of Western Liang 西梁世宗	Xiao Kui 蕭巋	AD 562–585	Western Liang
Shizong of Sui 隋世宗	Yang Zhao 楊昭	Did not rule as monarch	Sui	Posthumously honored by the Sui emperor Yang Tong.
Shizong of Bohai 渤海世宗	Da Qinmao 大欽茂	AD 737–793	Bohai
Shizong of Nanzhao 南詔世宗	Meng Luoshengyan 蒙邏盛炎	Did not rule as monarch	Nanzhao	Posthumously honored by the Nanzhao king Meng Piluoge.
Shizong of Tang 唐世宗	Li Yu 李豫	AD 762–779	Tang	Also honored as "Daizong" (代宗).
Shizong of Wuyue 吳越世宗	Qian Yuanguan 錢元瓘	AD 932–941	Wuyue
Shizong of Liao 遼世宗	Yelü Ruan 耶律阮	AD 940–947 (as King of Dongdan), AD 947–951 (as Emperor of Liao)	Dongdan, Liao
Shizong of Later Zhou 後周世宗	Chai Rong 柴榮	AD 954–959	Later Zhou
Shizong of Jin 金世宗	Wanyan Yong 完顏雍	AD 1161–1189	Jin
Shizong of Tianwan 天完世宗	Xu Shouhui 徐壽輝	AD 1351–1360	Tianwan
Shizong of Ming 明世宗	Zhu Houcong 朱厚熜	AD 1521–1567	Ming
Shizong of Qing 清世宗	Aisin Gioro Yinzhen 愛新覺羅·胤禛	AD 1709–1722	Qing
Sejong of Joseon 조선 세종 朝鮮世宗	Yi Do 이도 李祹	AD 1418–1450	Joseon
Lê Thế Tông 黎世宗	Lê Duy Đàm 黎維潭	AD 1573–1599	Revival Lê
Nguyễn Thế Tông 阮世宗	Nguyễn Phúc Khoát 阮福濶	AD 1738–1765	Nguyễn lords

Shùnzōng (顺宗/順宗)

The temple name Shùnzōng (顺宗/順宗/순종/Thuận Tông) can be translated to mean "Obedient Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Shunzong of Tang 唐順宗	Li Song 李誦	AD 805	Tang
Shunzong of Bohai 渤海順宗	Da Qianhuang 大虔晃	AD 857–871	Bohai
Shunzong of Liao 遼順宗	Yelü Jun 耶律濬	Did not rule as monarch	Liao	Posthumously honored by the Liao emperor Yelü Yanxi.
Shunzong of Yuan 元順宗	Borjigin Darmabala 孛兒只斤·答剌麻八剌	Did not rule as monarch	Yuan	Posthumously honored by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Khayishan.
Sunjong of Goryeo 고려 순종 高麗順宗	Wang Hun 왕훈 王勳	AD 1083	Goryeo
Trần Thuận Tông 陳順宗	Trần Ngung 陳顒	AD 1388–1398	Trần

Sīzōng (思宗)

The temple name Sīzōng (思宗/사종/Tư Tông) can be translated to mean "Pensive Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Sizong of Ming 明思宗	Zhu Youjian 朱由檢	AD 1627–1644	Ming	Also honored as "Huaizong" (懷宗), "Weizong" (威宗), and "Yizong" (毅宗).

Sùzōng (肃宗/肅宗)

The temple name Sùzōng (肃宗/肅宗/숙종/Túc Tông) can be translated to mean "Solemn Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Suzong of Han 漢肅宗	Liu Da 劉炟	AD 75–88	Eastern Han
Suzong of Jin 晉肅宗	Sima Shao 司馬紹	AD 323–325	Eastern Jin	Also honored as "Suzu" (肅祖).
Suzong of Western Yan 西燕肅宗	Murong Hong 慕容泓	AD 384	Western Yan
Suzong of Northern Wei 北魏肅宗	Yuan Xu 元詡	AD 515–528	Northern Wei
Suzong of Northern Qi 北齊肅宗	Gao Yan 高演	AD 535–561	Northern Qi
Suzong of Tang 唐肅宗	Li Heng 李亨	AD 756–762	Tang
Suzong of Jin 金肅宗	Wanyan Pocishu 完顏頗刺淑	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Dan.
Sukjong of Goryeo 고려 숙종 高麗肅宗	Wang Ong 왕옹 王顒	AD 1095–1105	Goryeo
Sukjong of Joseon 조선 숙종 朝鮮肅宗	Yi Sun 이순 李焞	AD 1674–1720	Joseon
Lê Túc Tông 黎肅宗	Lê Kính Phủ 黎敬甫	AD 1504	Primitive Lê
Nguyễn Túc Tông 阮肅宗	Nguyễn Phúc Chú 阮福澍	AD 1725–1738	Nguyễn lords

Tàizōng (太宗)

The temple name Tàizōng (太宗/태종/Thái Tông) can be translated to mean "Grand Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Taizong of Shang 商太宗	Zi Zhi 子至	1580–1557 BC	Shang
Taizong of Han 漢太宗	Liu Heng 劉恆	180–157 BC	Western Han
Taizong of Cheng Han 成漢太宗	Li Xiong 李雄	AD 304–334	Cheng Han
Taizong of Former Liang 前涼太宗	Zhang Mao 張茂	AD 320–324	Former Liang
Taizong of Jin 晉太宗	Sima Yu 司馬昱	AD 372	Eastern Jin
Taizong of Former Qin 前秦太宗	Fu Deng 苻登	AD 386–394	Former Qin
Taizong of Later Zhao 後趙太宗	Shi Koumi 石寇覓	Did not rule as monarch	Later Zhao
Taizong of Northern Wei 北魏太宗	Tuoba Si 拓跋嗣	AD 409–423	Northern Wei
Taizong of Liu Song 劉宋太宗	Liu Yu 劉彧	AD 465–472	Liu Song
Taizong of Liang 梁太宗	Xiao Gang 蕭綱	AD 549–551	Liang	Also honored as "Gaozong" (高宗).
Taizong of Tang 唐太宗	Li Shimin 李世民	AD 626–649	Tang
Taizong of Nanzhao 南詔太宗	Meng Shengluopi 蒙盛邏皮	Did not rule as monarch	Nanzhao	Posthumously honored by the Nanzhao king Meng Piluoge.
Taizong of Min 閩太宗	Wang Yanjun 王延鈞	AD 926–935	Min	Also honored as "Huizong" (惠宗).
Taizong of Liao 遼太宗	Yelü Deguang 耶律德光	AD 927–947	Liao
Taizong of Song 宋太宗	Zhao Jiong 趙炅	AD 976–997	Northern Song
Taizong of Western Xia 西夏太宗	Li Deming 李德明	Did not rule as monarch	Western Xia	Posthumously honored by the Western Xia emperor Li Yuanhao.
Taizong of Jin 金太宗	Wanyan Sheng 完顏晟	AD 1123–1135	Jin
Taizong of Yuan 元太宗	Borjigin Ögedei 孛兒只斤·窩闊台	AD 1229–1241 (as Khagan of the Mongol Empire)	Mongol Empire (de facto), Yuan (honorary)	Borjigin Ögedei ruled as Khagan of the Mongol Empire, but was subsequently honored as "Taizong" by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Kublai.
Taizong of Ming 明太宗	Zhu Di 朱棣	AD 1402–1424	Ming	Also honored as "Chengzu" (成祖).
Taizong of Qing 清太宗	Aisin Gioro Hong Taiji 愛新覺羅·皇太極	AD 1626–1636 (as Khan of Later Jin), AD 1636–1643 (as Emperor of Qing)	Later Jin, Qing
Taejong of Silla 신라 태종 新羅太宗	Kim Chun-chu 김춘추 金春秋	AD 654–661	Silla
Taejong of Joseon 조선 태종 朝鮮太宗	Yi Bang-won 이방원 李芳遠	AD 1400–1418	Joseon
Lý Thái Tông 李太宗	Lý Phật Mã 李佛瑪	AD 1028–1054	Lý
Trần Thái Tông 陳太宗	Trần Cảnh 陳煚	AD 1226–1258	Trần
Lê Thái Tông 黎太宗	Lê Nguyên Long 黎元龍	AD 1433–1442	Primitive Lê
Mạc Thái Tông 莫太宗	Mạc Đăng Doanh 莫登瀛	AD 1529–1540	Mạc
Nguyễn Thái Tông 阮太宗	Nguyễn Phúc Tần 阮福瀕	AD 1648–1687	Nguyễn lords	Also honored as "Nghị Tổ" (毅祖).

Tǒngzōng (统宗/統宗)

The temple name Tǒngzōng (统宗/統宗/통종/Thống Tông) can be translated to mean "Commanding Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Tongzong of Han 漢統宗	Liu Ao 劉驁	33–7 BC	Western Han

Wénzōng (文宗)

The temple name Wénzōng (文宗/문종/Văn Tông) can be translated to mean "Civil Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Wenzong of Tang 唐文宗	Li Ang 李昂	AD 827–840	Tang
Wenzong of Yuan 元文宗	Borjigin Tugh Temür 孛兒只斤·圖帖睦爾	AD 1328–1329, AD 1329–1332	Yuan
Wenzong of Qing 清文宗	Aisin Gioro Yizhu 愛新覺羅·奕詝	AD 1850–1861	Qing
Munjong of Goryeo 고려 문종 高麗文宗	Wang Hui 왕휘 王徽	AD 1046–1083	Goryeo
Munjong of Joseon 조선 문종 朝鮮文宗	Yi Hyang 이향 李珦	AD 1450–1452	Joseon

Wēizōng (威宗)

The temple name Wēizōng (威宗/위종/Uy Tông) can be translated to mean "Mighty Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Weizong of Han 漢威宗	Liu Zhi 劉志	AD 146–168	Eastern Han
Weizong of Northern Qi 北齊威宗	Gao Yang 高洋	AD 550–559	Northern Qi	Also honored as "Xianzu" (顯祖).
Weizong of Ming 明威宗	Zhu Youjian 朱由檢	AD 1627–1644	Ming	Also honored as "Huaizong" (懷宗), "Sizong" (思宗), and "Yizong" (毅宗).

Wǔzōng (武宗)

The temple name Wǔzōng (武宗/무종/Vũ Tông) can be translated to mean "Martial Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Wuzong of Tang 唐武宗	Li Chan 李瀍	AD 840–846	Tang
Wuzong of Western Xia 西夏武宗	Li Jiqian 李繼遷	Did not rule as monarch	Western Xia, Shun	Posthumously honored by the Tangut leader Li Deming. Also honored as "Taizu" (太祖).
Wuzong of Yuan 元武宗	Borjigin Khayishan 孛兒只斤·海山	AD 1307–1311	Yuan
Wuzong of Ming 明武宗	Zhu Houzhao 朱厚照	AD 1505–1521	Ming

Xiāngzōng (襄宗)

The temple name Xiāngzōng (襄宗/양종/Tương Tông) can be translated to mean "Assisted Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xiangzong of Tang 唐襄宗	Li Ye 李曄	AD 888–900	Tang	Also honored as "Zhaozong" (昭宗).
Xiangzong of Western Xia 西夏襄宗	Li Anquan 李安全	AD 1206–1211	Western Xia

Xiǎnzōng (显宗/顯宗)

The temple name Xiǎnzōng (显宗/顯宗/현종/Hiển Tông) can be translated to mean "Eminent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xianzong of Han 漢顯宗	Liu Zhuang 劉莊	AD 58–75	Eastern Han
Xianzong of Jin 晉顯宗	Sima Yan 司馬衍	AD 325–342	Eastern Jin	Also honored as "Xianzu" (顯祖).
Xianzong of Later Shu 後蜀顯宗	Meng Dao 孟道	Did not rule as monarch	Later Shu	Posthumously honored by the Later Shu emperor Meng Zhixiang. Also honored as "Xianzu" (顯祖).
Xianzong of Jin 金顯宗	Wanyan Yungong 完顏允恭	Did not rule as monarch	Jin	Posthumously honored by the Jin emperor Wanyan Jing.
Xianzong of Yuan 元顯宗	Borjigin Gammala 孛兒只斤·甘麻剌	Did not rule as monarch	Yuan	Posthumously honored by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Yesün Temür.
Hyeonjong of Goryeo 고려 현종 高麗顯宗	Wang Sun 왕순 王詢	AD 1010–1031	Goryeo
Hyeonjong of Joseon 조선 현종 朝鮮顯宗	Yi Yeon 이연 李棩	AD 1659–1674	Joseon
Lê Hiển Tông 黎顯宗	Lê Duy Diêu 黎維祧	AD 1740–1786	Revival Lê
Nguyễn Hiển Tông 阮顯宗	Nguyễn Phúc Chu 阮福淍	AD 1691–1725	Nguyễn lords

Xiànzōng (宪宗/憲宗)

The temple name Xiànzōng (宪宗/憲宗/헌종/Hiến Tông) can be translated to mean "Constitutional Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xianzong of Tang 唐憲宗	Li Chun 李純	AD 805–820	Tang
Xianzong of Dali 大理憲宗	Duan Yu 段譽	AD 1108–1147	Later Dali
Xianzong of Yuan 元憲宗	Borjigin Möngke 孛兒只斤·蒙哥	AD 1251–1259 (as Khagan of the Mongol Empire)	Mongol Empire (de facto), Yuan (honorary)	Borjigin Möngke ruled as Khagan of the Mongol Empire, but was subsequently honored as "Xianzong" by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Kublai.
Xianzong of Ming 明憲宗	Zhu Jianru 朱見濡	AD 1464–1487	Ming
Xianzong of Qing 清憲宗	Aisin Gioro Puyi 愛新覺羅·溥儀	AD 1908–1912, AD 1917	Qing	Also honored as "Gongzong" (恭宗).
Heonjong of Joseon 조선 헌종 朝鮮憲宗	Yi Hwan 이환 李烉	AD 1834–1849	Joseon
Trần Hiến Tông 陳憲宗	Trần Vượng 陳旺	AD 1329–1341	Trần
Lê Hiến Tông 黎憲宗	Lê Tăng 黎鏳	AD 1497–1504	Primitive Lê
Mạc Hiến Tông 莫憲宗	Mạc Phúc Hải 莫福海	AD 1540–1546	Mạc

Xiànzōng (献宗/獻宗)

The temple name Xiànzōng (献宗/獻宗/헌종/Hiến Tông) can be translated to mean "Dedicated Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xianzong of Western Xia 西夏獻宗	Li Dewang 李德旺	AD 1223–1226	Western Xia
Heonjong of Goryeo 고려 헌종 高麗獻宗	Wang Uk 왕욱 王昱	AD 1094–1095	Goryeo

Xiàozōng (孝宗)

The temple name Xiàozōng (孝宗/효종/Hiếu Tông) can be translated to mean "Filial Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xiaozong of Jin 晉孝宗	Sima Dan 司馬聃	AD 344–361	Eastern Jin
Xiaozong of Song 宋孝宗	Zhao Shen 趙眘	AD 1162–1189	Southern Song
Xiaozong of Ming 明孝宗	Zhu Youcheng 朱祐樘	AD 1487–1505	Ming
Hyojong of Joseon 조선 효종 朝鮮孝宗	Yi Ho 이호 李淏	AD 1649–1659	Joseon
Lê Hiếu Tông 黎孝宗	Lê Duy Khoáng 黎維絖	Did not rule as monarch	Later Lê	Posthumously honored by the Revival Lê emperor Lê Duy Bang.

Xīngzōng (兴宗/興宗)

The temple name Xīngzōng (兴宗/興宗/흥종/Hưng Tông) can be translated to mean "Prosperous Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xingzong of Liao 遼興宗	Yelü Zongzhen 耶律宗真	AD 1031–1055	Liao
Xingzong of Dali 大理興宗	Duan Silian 段思廉	AD 1044–1075	Former Dali
Xingzong of Ming 明興宗	Zhu Biao 朱標	Did not rule as monarch	Ming	Posthumously honored by the Ming emperor Zhu Yunwen.

Xīzōng (熙宗)

The temple name Xīzōng (熙宗/희종/Hy Tông) can be translated to mean "Glorious Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xizong of Jin 金熙宗	Wanyan Dan 完顏亶	AD 1135–1150	Jin
Huijong of Goryeo 고려 희종 高麗熙宗	Wang Yeong 왕영 王韺	AD 1204–1211	Goryeo	Also honored as "Jeongjong" (정종/貞宗).
Nguyễn Hy Tông 阮熙宗	Nguyễn Phúc Nguyên 阮福源	AD 1613–1635	Nguyễn lords	Also honored as "Tuyên Tổ" (宣祖).
Lê Hy Tông 黎熙宗	Lê Duy Cáp 黎維祫	AD 1675–1705	Revival Lê

Xīzōng (僖宗)

The temple name Xīzōng (僖宗/희종/Hy Tông) can be translated to mean "Jubilant Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xizong of Tang 唐僖宗	Li Xuan 李儇	AD 873–888	Tang

Xīzōng (熹宗)

The temple name Xīzōng (熹宗/희종/Hy Tông) can be translated to mean "Coruscating Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xizong of Ming 明熹宗	Zhu Youjiao 朱由校	AD 1620–1627	Ming

Xuānzōng (宣宗)

The temple name Xuānzōng (宣宗/선종/Tuyên Tông) can be translated to mean "Responsible Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xuanzong of Tang 唐宣宗	Li Chen 李忱	AD 846–859	Tang
Xuanzong of Northern Liao 北遼宣宗	Yelü Chun 耶律淳	AD 1122	Northern Liao
Xuanzong of Dali 大理宣宗	Duan Zhixing 段智興	AD 1172–1200	Later Dali
Xuanzong of Jin 金宣宗	Wanyan Xun 完顏珣	AD 1213–1224	Jin
Xuanzong of Ming 明宣宗	Zhu Zhanji 朱瞻基	AD 1425–1435	Ming
Xuanzong of Qing 清宣宗	Aisin Gioro Minning 愛新覺羅·旻寧	AD 1820–1850	Qing
Seonjong of Goryeo 고려 선종 高麗宣宗	Wang Un 왕운 王運	AD 1083–1094	Goryeo
Seonjong of Joseon 조선 선종 朝鮮宣宗	Yi Yeon 이연 李昖	AD 1567–1608	Joseon	Also honored as "Seonjo" (선조/宣祖).
Mạc Tuyên Tông 莫宣宗	Mạc Phúc Nguyên 莫福源	AD 1546–1561	Mạc

Xuánzōng (玄宗)

The temple name Xuánzōng (玄宗/현종/Huyền Tông) can be translated to mean "Profound Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Xuanzong of Tang 唐玄宗	Li Longji 李隆基	AD 713–756	Tang
Lê Huyền Tông 黎玄宗	Lê Duy Vũ 黎維䄔	AD 1662–1671	Revival Lê

Yīngzōng (英宗)

The temple name Yīngzōng (英宗/영종/Anh Tông) can be translated to mean "Magnificent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yingzong of Song 宋英宗	Zhao Shu 趙曙	AD 1063–1067	Northern Song
Yingzong of Dali 大理英宗	Duan Zhilian 段智廉	AD 1201–1204	Later Dali
Yingzong of Yuan 元英宗	Borjigin Shidibala 孛兒只斤·碩德八剌	AD 1320–1323	Yuan
Yingzong of Ming 明英宗	Zhu Qizhen 朱祁鎮	AD 1435–1449, AD 1457–1464	Ming
Yeongjong of Goryeo 고려 영종 高麗英宗	Wang Chang 왕창 王淐	AD 1269	Goryeo
Yeongjong of Joseon 조선 영종 朝鮮英宗	Yi Geum 이금 李昑	AD 1724–1776	Joseon	Also honored as "Yeongjo" (영조/英祖).
Lý Anh Tông 李英宗	Lý Thiên Tộ 李天祚	AD 1138–1175	Lý
Trần Anh Tông 陳英宗	Trần Thuyên 陳烇	AD 1293–1314	Trần
Lê Anh Tông 黎英宗	Lê Duy Bang 黎維邦	AD 1556–1573	Revival Lê
Nguyễn Anh Tông 阮英宗	Nguyễn Phúc Trăn 阮福溙	AD 1687–1691	Nguyễn lords

Yìzōng (毅宗)

The temple name Yìzōng (毅宗/의종/Nghị Tông) can be translated to mean "Persistent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yizong of Bohai 渤海毅宗	Da Yuanyu 大元瑜	AD 809–812	Bohai
Yizong of Western Xia 西夏毅宗	Li Liangzuo 李諒祚	AD 1048–1068	Western Xia
Yizong of Ming 明毅宗	Zhu Youjian 朱由檢	AD 1627–1644	Ming	Also honored as "Huaizong" (懷宗), "Sizong" (思宗), and "Weizong" (威宗).
Uijong of Goryeo 고려 의종 高麗毅宗	Wang Hyeon 왕현 王晛	AD 1146–1170	Goryeo

Yìzōng (懿宗)

The temple name Yìzōng (懿宗/의종/Ý Tông) can be translated to mean "Benign Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yizong of Tang 唐懿宗	Li Cui 李漼	AD 859–873	Tang
Lê Ý Tông 黎懿宗	Lê Duy Thận 黎維祳	AD 1735–1740	Revival Lê

Yìzōng (翼宗)

The temple name Yìzōng (翼宗/익종/Dực Tông) can be translated to mean "Soaring Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Igjong of Joseon 조선 익종 朝鮮翼宗	Yi Yeong 이영 李旲	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Joseon king Yi Hwan. Also honored as "Munjo" (문조/文祖).
Nguyễn Dực Tông 阮翼宗	Nguyễn Phúc Thì 阮福時	AD 1847–1883	Nguyễn	Also honored as "Thành Tổ" (成祖).

Yìzōng (义宗/義宗)

The temple name Yìzōng (义宗/義宗/의종/Nghĩa Tông) can be translated to mean "Righteous Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yizong of Tang 唐義宗	Li Hong 李弘	Did not rule as monarch	Tang	Posthumously honored by the Tang emperor Li Xian.
Yizong of Liao 遼義宗	Yelü Bei 耶律倍	AD 926–930 (as King of Dongdan)	Dongdan (de facto), Liao (honorary)	Yelü Bei ruled as King of Dongdan, but was subsequently honored as "Yizong" by the Liao emperor Yelü Zongzhen.
Yizong of Jin 金義宗	Wanyan Shouxu 完顏守緒	AD 1224–1234	Jin	Also honored as "Aizong" (哀宗).

Yìzōng (艺宗/藝宗)

The temple name Yìzōng (艺宗/藝宗/예종/Nghệ Tông) can be translated to mean "Competent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Trần Nghệ Tông 陳藝宗	Trần Phủ 陳暊	AD 1370–1372	Trần

Yìzōng (益宗)

The temple name Yìzōng (益宗/익종/Ích Tông) can be translated to mean "Flourishing Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yizong of Northern Yuan 北元益宗	Borjigin Tögüs Temür 孛兒只斤·脫古思帖木兒	AD 1378–1388	Northern Yuan	Also honored as "Pingzong" (平宗).

Yòuzōng (佑宗)

The temple name Yòuzōng (佑宗/우종/Hựu Tông) can be translated to mean "Blessed Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Lê Hựu Tông 黎佑宗	Lê Duy Vĩ 黎維禕	Did not rule as monarch	Later Lê	Posthumously honored by the Revival Lê emperor Lê Duy Kỳ.

Yuánzōng (元宗)

The temple name Yuánzōng (元宗/원종/Nguyên Tông) can be translated to mean "Primal Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yuanzong of Southern Tang 南唐元宗	Li Jing 李璟	AD 943–961	Southern Tang
Wonjong of Goryeo 고려 원종 高麗元宗	Wang Sik 왕식 王禃	AD 1260–1269, AD 1269–1274	Goryeo
Wonjong of Joseon 조선 원종 朝鮮元宗	Yi Bu 이부 李琈	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Joseon king Yi Jong.

Yùzōng (裕宗)

The temple name Yùzōng (裕宗/유종/Dụ Tông) can be translated to mean "Affluent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Yuzong of Yuan 元裕宗	Borjigin Zhenjin 孛兒只斤·真金	Did not rule as monarch	Yuan	Posthumously honored by the Yuan emperor Borjigin Temür.
Trần Dụ Tông 陳裕宗	Trần Hạo 陳暭	AD 1341–1369	Trần
Lê Dụ Tông 黎裕宗	Lê Duy Đường 黎維禟	AD 1705–1729	Revival Lê

Zhāngzōng (章宗)

The temple name Zhāngzōng (章宗/장종/Chương Tông) can be translated to mean "Decorous Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhangzong of Jin 金章宗	Wanyan Jing 完顏璟	AD 1189–1208	Jin

Zhāozōng (昭宗)

The temple name Zhāozōng (昭宗/소종/Chiêu Tông) can be translated to mean "Illustrious Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhaozong of Tang 唐昭宗	Li Ye 李曄	AD 888–900	Tang	Also honored as "Xiangzong" (襄宗).
Zhaozong of Jin 金昭宗	Wanyan Chenglin 完顏承麟	AD 1234	Jin
Zhaozong of Northern Yuan 北元昭宗	Borjigin Ayushiridara 孛兒只斤·愛猷識理達臘	AD 1370–1378	Northern Yuan	Also honored as "Zhezong" (哲宗).
Zhaozong of Southern Ming 南明昭宗	Zhu Youlang 朱由榔	AD 1646–1662	Southern Ming
Lê Chiêu Tông 黎昭宗	Lê Y 黎椅	AD 1516–1522	Primitive Lê

Zhèngzōng (正宗)

The temple name Zhèngzōng (正宗/정종/Chính Tông) can be translated to mean "Upstanding Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jeongjong of Joseon 조선 정종 朝鮮正宗	Yi San 이산 李祘	AD 1776–1800	Joseon	Also honored as "Jeongjo" (정조/正祖).

Zhēnzōng (真宗)

The temple name Zhēnzōng (真宗/진종/Chân Tông) can be translated to mean "Sterling Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhenzong of Song 宋真宗	Zhao Heng 趙恆	AD 997–1022	Northern Song
Jinjong of Joseon 조선 진종 朝鮮真宗	Yi Haeng 이행 李緈	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Joseon king Yi San.
Lê Chân Tông 黎真宗	Lê Duy Hựu 黎維祐	AD 1643–1649	Revival Lê

Zhēnzōng (贞宗/貞宗)

The temple name Zhēnzōng (贞宗/貞宗/정종/Trinh Tông) can be translated to mean "Steadfast Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Jeongjong of Goryeo 고려 정종 高麗貞宗	Wang Yeong 왕영 王韺	AD 1204–1211	Goryeo	Also honored as "Huijong" (희종/熙宗).

Zhézōng (哲宗)

The temple name Zhézōng (哲宗/철종/Triết Tông) can be translated to mean "Sapient Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhezong of Bohai 渤海哲宗	Da Mingzhong 大明忠	AD 817–818	Bohai
Zhezong of Song 宋哲宗	Zhao Xu 趙煦	AD 1085–1100	Northern Song
Zhezong of Northern Yuan 北元哲宗	Borjigin Ayushiridara 孛兒只斤·愛猷識理達臘	AD 1370–1378	Northern Yuan	Also honored as "Zhaozong" (昭宗).
Cheoljong of Joseon 조선 철종 朝鮮哲宗	Yi Byeon 이변 李昪	AD 1849–1864	Joseon

Zhìzōng (质宗/質宗)

The temple name Zhìzōng (质宗/質宗/질종/Chất Tông) can be translated to mean "Spartan Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhizong of Southern Ming 南明質宗	Zhu Yousong 朱由崧	AD 1644–1645	Southern Ming	Also honored as "Anzong" (安宗).

Zhōngzōng (中宗)

The temple name Zhōngzōng (中宗/중종/Trung Tông) can be translated to mean "Resurgent Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhongzong of Shang 商中宗	Zi Mi 子密	1535–1460 BC	Shang
Zhongzong of Shang 商中宗	Zi Teng 子滕	1372–1353 BC	Shang
Zhongzong of Han 漢中宗	Liu Xun 劉詢	74–49 BC	Western Han
Zhongzong of Jin 晉中宗	Sima Rui 司馬睿	AD 318–323	Eastern Jin
Zhongzong of Cheng Han 成漢中宗	Li Shou 李壽	AD 338–343	Cheng Han
Zhongzong of Later Yan 後燕中宗	Murong Sheng 慕容盛	AD 398–401	Later Yan
Zhongzong of Liu Song 劉宋中宗	Liu Yilong 劉義隆	AD 424–453	Liu Song	Also honored as "Taizu" (太祖).
Zhongzong of Western Liang 西梁中宗	Xiao Cha 蕭詧	AD 555–562	Western Liang
Zhongzong of Tang 唐中宗	Li Xian 李顯	AD 684, AD 705–710	Tang
Zhongzong of Southern Han 南漢中宗	Liu Sheng 劉晟	AD 943–958	Southern Han
Zhongzong of Dali 大理中宗	Duan Zhengchun 段正淳	AD 1096–1108	Later Dali
Jungjong of Joseon 조선 중종 朝鮮中宗	Yi Yeok 이역 李懌	AD 1506–1544	Joseon
Tiền Lê Trung Tông 前黎中宗	Lê Long Việt 黎龍鉞	AD 1005	Early Lê
Lê Trung Tông 黎中宗	Lê Huyên 黎暄	AD 1548–1556	Revival Lê

Zhuāngzōng (庄宗/莊宗)

The temple name Zhuāngzōng (庄宗/莊宗/장종/Trang Tông) can be translated to mean "Dignified Ancestor".

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty	Remarks
Zhuangzong of Bohai 渤海莊宗	Da Yizhen 大彝震	AD 830–857	Bohai
Zhuangzong of Later Tang 後唐莊宗	Li Cunxu 李存勗	AD 923–926	Later Tang
Jangjong of Joseon 조선 장종 朝鮮莊宗	Yi Seon 이선 李愃	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon	Posthumously honored by the Korean emperor Yi Hui. Also honored as "Jangjo" (장조/莊祖).
Lê Trang Tông 黎莊宗	Lê Ninh 黎寧	AD 1533–1548	Revival Lê

List of proposed but rejected temple names

This list contains temple names that were proposed but were ultimately rejected in favor of another temple name. These temple names were not accorded to other monarchs.

• Chunzong (淳宗): proposed for Zhao Yun
• Dazong (大宗): proposed for Zhao Gou
• Qianzong (乾宗): proposed for Zhu Youjian
• Shizong (實宗): proposed for Zhao Qi
• Yaozong (堯宗): proposed for Zhao Gou

List of temple names with limited recognition

This list contains individuals whose temple names were derived from unverified or uncertain sources and are not widely recognized by academia. Nonetheless, referencing these individuals by their unofficial temple names is common in non-academic sources.[1]

Temple name	Personal name	Reign	Dynasty
Shizu of Shang 商始祖	Zi Xie 子契	Did not rule as monarch	Shang
Kuizong of Shang 商夔宗	Zi Zhugui 子主癸	Did not rule as monarch	Shang
Shizu of Shang 商世祖	Zi Xun 子旬	c. 1300 BC	Shang
Shizong of Shang 商世宗	Zi Zai 子載	1204–1171 BC	Shang
Jiazong of Shang 商甲宗	Zi Xian 子先	1171–1167 BC	Shang
Kangzu of Shang 商康祖	Zi Xiao 子囂	1167–1159 BC	Shang
Wuzu of Shang 商武祖	Zi Qu 子瞿	1159–1124 BC	Shang
Shizu of Han 漢始祖	Liu Tuan 劉煓	Did not rule as monarch	Han
Shenzong of Han 漢神宗	Liu Fuling 劉弗陵	87–74 BC	Western Han
Yanzong of Han 漢延宗	Liu Xuan 劉玄	AD 23–25	Han
Changzong of Han 漢昌宗	Liu Penzi 劉盆子	AD 25–27	Han
Renzong of Shu Han 蜀漢仁宗	Liu Shan 劉禪	AD 223–263	Shu Han
Dezong of Jin 晉德宗	Sima Zhong 司馬衷	AD 290–301, AD 301–307	Western Jin
Renzu of Jin 晉仁祖	Sima Chi 司馬熾	AD 307–311	Western Jin
Aizong of Jin 晉哀宗	Sima Ye 司馬鄴	AD 313–316	Western Jin
Xiangzong of Han Zhao 漢趙襄宗	Liu Yao 劉曜	AD 318–329	Han Zhao
Yanzong of Jin 晉延宗	Sima Yue 司馬岳	AD 342–344	Eastern Jin
Yingzong of Former Liang 前涼英宗	Zhang Yaoling 張曜靈	AD 353–354	Former Liang
Ningzong of Jin 晉寧宗	Sima Pi 司馬丕	AD 361–365	Eastern Jin
Yuzong of Jin 晉虞宗	Sima Yi 司馬奕	AD 365–372	Eastern Jin
Liezong of Former Qin 前秦烈宗	Fu Pi 苻丕	AD 385–386	Former Qin
Kangzong of Western Yan 西燕康宗	Murong Yong 慕容永	AD 386–394	Western Yan
Weizong of Zhai Wei 翟魏威宗	Zhai Liao 翟遼	AD 388–391	Zhai Wei
Chengzong of Jin 晉成宗	Sima Dezong 司馬德宗	AD 396–419	Eastern Jin
Yingzong of Later Liang 後涼英宗	Lü Zuan 呂纂	AD 400–401	Later Liang
Qizong of Jin 晉祺宗	Sima Dewen 司馬德文	AD 419–420	Eastern Jin
Gongzong of Min 閩恭宗	Wang Yanzheng 王延政	AD 943–945	Yin, Min
Shizong of Min 閩世宗
Taizong of Dali 大理太宗	Duan Siliang 段思良	AD 946–951	Former Dali
Shenzong of Former Liang 前涼神宗	Zhang Tianxi 張天錫	AD 964–976	Former Liang
Gongzong of Liao 遼恭宗	Yelü Yanxi 耶律延禧	AD 1101–1125	Liao
Jianzong of Song 宋簡宗	Zhao Fu 趙旉	AD 1129	Southern Song
Xizu of Yuan 元熙祖	Borjigin Bodonchar 孛兒只斤·孛端察兒	Did not rule as monarch	Yuan
Xuanzu of Yuan 元宣祖	Borjigin Khabul 孛兒只斤·合不勒	AD 1130–1148 (as Khan of Khamag Mongol)	Khamag Mongol (de facto), Yuan (honorary)
Muzong of Yuan 元穆宗	Borjigin Jochi 孛兒只斤·朮赤	Did not rule as monarch	Yuan
Yingzong of Northern Liao 北遼英宗	Yelü Zhulie 耶律朮烈	AD 1123	Northern Liao
Huaizong of Western Liao 西遼懷宗	Yelü Zhilugu 耶律直魯古	AD 1177–1211	Western Liao
Pingzong of Western Liao 西遼平宗
Xiangzong of Western Liao 西遼襄宗
Shengzong of Yuan 元聖宗	Borjigin Chagatai 孛兒只斤·察合台	AD 1226–1242 (as Khan of the Chagatai Khanate)	Chagatai Khanate (de facto), Yuan (honorary)
Fazong of Song 宋法宗	Zhao Xian 趙㬎	AD 1274–1276	Southern Song
Gongzong of Song 宋恭宗
Huaizong of Song 宋懷宗	Zhao Bing 趙昺	AD 1278–1279	Southern Song
Jinzong of Yuan 元晉宗	Borjigin Yesün Temür 孛兒只斤·也孫鐵木兒	AD 1323–1328	Yuan
Gaozu of Chen Han 陳漢高祖	Chen Youliang 陳友諒	AD 1360–1363	Chen Han
Gongzong of Northern Yuan 北元恭宗	Borjigin Yesüder 孛兒只斤·也速迭兒	AD 1388–1392	Northern Yuan
Kangzong of Northern Yuan 北元康宗	Borjigin Elbeg 孛兒只斤·額勒伯克	AD 1393–1399	Northern Yuan
Minzong of Northern Yuan 北元愍宗	Borjigin Gün Temür 孛兒只斤·坤帖木兒	AD 1400–1402	Northern Yuan
Shunzong of Ming 明順宗	Zhu Cilang 朱慈烺	Did not rule as monarch	Ming
Yizong of Southern Ming 南明義宗	Zhu Yihai 朱以海	Did not rule as monarch	Southern Ming
Wenzong of Southern Ming 南明文宗	Zhu Yuyue 朱聿𨮁	AD 1646–1647	Southern Ming
Pingzong of Southern Ming 南明平宗	Zhu Benli 朱本鉝	AD 1646–1664	Southern Ming
Jingzong of Southern Ming 南明敬宗	Zhu Changqing 朱常清	AD 1648–1649	Southern Ming
Dezong of Ming 明德宗	Zhu Yigui 朱一貴	AD 1721	Ming
Shizu of Qing 清始祖	Aisin Gioro Bukūri Yongšon 愛新覺羅·布庫里雍順	Did not rule as monarch	Qing
Tongzong of Ming 明統宗	Zhu Mingyue 朱明月	AD 1864–1868	Ming (self-proclaimed)
Aejong of Joseon 조선 애종 朝鮮哀宗	Yi Ku 이구 李玖	Did not rule as monarch	Joseon
Nguyễn Hiến Tông 阮憲宗	Nguyễn Phúc Minh 阮福明	AD 1884–1885	Nguyễn

See also

• List of Chinese monarchs
• List of monarchs of Korea
• List of monarchs of Vietnam
• Regnal name
• Chinese era name
• List of Chinese era names
• Japanese era name
• Korean era name
• Vietnamese era name
• Posthumous name

References

1. "哪些虚假庙号谥号被新闻媒体、杂志书籍当作真实的写入报道或资料中？ - 知乎". www.zhihu.com. Retrieved 2020-11-19.