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All over the world, 施 (Shi , Sze , 施 ) is a common epicene given name. The given name 施 is characteristic of Hong Kong, where it is quite a common gender-neutral name, Maldives, and Mauritius. Not in comparison with a country's population, it is commonest in China, India, and Egypt. Much more prevalently, 施 is the last name as well as the forename.
施 is also a name for the fictitious and mythical characters: Shi Daizi , the Dream of the Red Chamber character and Shi , the comic book series created by William Tucci, Shi: Ju-Nen.