Shi is a unisex Chinese name composed of "石" (shí), meaning stone, and "和" (hé), meaning harmony. Together, they signify "stone harmony," conveying strength, balance, and tranquility. It was historically used as an imperial title during the Zhou Dynasty, bestowed upon the eldest son to indicate his future rulership. Today, Shi remains a popular choice among parents in China for both boys and girls, often paired with other characters to create compound names like Shi Yan or Shi Huan.