Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Number one; single; whole
Fourth heavenly stem; robust male; small cube of food
Number seven; auspicious count; symbol of many
Up; above; ascend
Number three; triple harmony; many times
Ten thousand; myriad; countless blessings
Unit of length; to support; esteemed elder male
Not; negate; refuse
To give; to join; together with
Abundant; plentiful; graceful figure
Benevolence; humaneness; kindness at the heart of virtue.
Excellent; beautiful; auspicious
Handsome; talented; outstanding
Trust; faith; message
Ethics; proper order; human relations
Healthy; strong; vigorous
Thoughtful; intelligent; to ponder deeply
Proud; lofty; unyielding spirit
Outstanding hero; exceptional talent; remarkable achievement.
Confucian scholar; refined; courteous
Beautiful; graceful; charming
Wonderful; clever; exquisite
Fair lady; graceful; refined beauty
Gentle pace; elegant; leisurely grace
Graceful; delicate; charming
Gentle; tactful; mild
Graceful; elegant posture; poised
Radiant; rosy; charming smile
Moon goddess; luminous; graceful and immortal elegance.
Beautiful; delightful; lovely countenance
Ruler; noble person; gentleman
To present; to display; earnest showing
To chant; to sing; poetic recitation
Sound; echo; resonant
Kind; charitable; virtuous
To explain; metaphor; instruct
Excellent; commend; praise
Clear and loud; resonant call; bright and piercing tone.
Oriole singing; melodious chirp; gentle and sweet sound.
Vessel; implement; talent
Aspiration; will; ambition
To think of; remembrance; recite
Grace; kindness; favor
Joyful; pleased; delighted
Emotion; feeling; affection
To think; to miss; imagination
Kindness; favor; benefit
Intelligent; wise; perceptive insight
To admire; to long for; esteem
Exquisite virtue; splendid; admirable
Forest; grove; abundance
Maple tree; autumnal red leaves; vibrant seasonal beauty.
Lemon tree; fragrant citrus; refreshing and bright.
Tree; to plant; to establish
Bridge beam; support; surname
Phoebe nanmu tree; fragrant hardwood; steadfast nature.
Banyan tree; spreading shade; sheltering kindness.
Cherry blossom; delicate pink bloom; spring vitality.
Orange tree; bright hue; refreshing zest
Sandalwood; red sandal; precious fragrance
Practical guidance for evaluating characters by radical, stroke balance, and cultural resonance.
Radicals group characters by their core semantic or structural elements. When you filter by radical, you surface characters that share meaning cues and writing patterns, making it easier to shortlist options with aligned symbolism.
Most parents stay within 6–16 strokes so signatures remain elegant and readable. Avoid extremes—overly complex forms slow writing, while ultra-simple characters may feel plain next to a more expressive partner character.
Chinese characters themselves are largely gender-neutral. Perceived gender comes from imagery and cultural associations, so review meanings and radicals together to find characters that match the tone you want.