What is the main connotation of 愍?

愍 primarily conveys pity, compassion, and sorrow, often in a formal or historical context.

Is 愍 common in modern Chinese names?

No, it is rare in modern names due to its association with suffering and its classical, literary tone.

愍 is more classical and often used in historical or formal contexts, while 悯 is more common in modern usage for expressing pity.

愍Tone 3

mǐn ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

to commiserate;

to pity;

sorrow;

suffering;

also used in historical names and titles.

to commiserateto pitysorrow

to pity the peopleposthumous title Emperor Mincompassionate heartto grieve and pityto sympathize with sufferingto show mercy

Used in posthumous temple names for emperors who died in tragic circumstances, e.g., Emperor Min of Jin.
Carries a classical, literary tone, often associated with Confucian values of compassion.
More common in historical and literary texts than in modern vernacular.