Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Mole — a small, dark spot or mark on the skin; a birthmark.
Scrofula — a tuberculous infection of the lymph nodes in the neck,
Cholera — an acute infectious disease characterized by severe diarrhea and dehydration.
Leprosy; scabies; mange
A sudden, acute illness; colic; spasms
mad; insane; crazy
Ringworm; tinea; a contagious skin infection caused by fungi, characterized by itching and circular
gall; goiter; a swelling or tumor, especially on plants (galls) or in humans (goiter)
Addiction, craving, habit — refers to a strong dependence on or compulsive
Thin; emaciated; lean
Carbuncle — a severe skin infection involving a group of hair follicles,; a type of abscess larger than a boil.
Paralyzed — to be paralyzed, numb, or unable to move; to collapse or break down.
mad, insane, crazy; mentally deranged; also refers to epilepsy in medical contexts.
A variant form of the character 癶, used in ancient texts and; also appears as a component in other characters.
This character is extremely rare and archaic, primarily found in historical dictionaries
Luan — refers to a chronic disease or illness; an archaic term for physical ailment or sickness.
A rare character representing the shape of two feet stepping forward or; primarily used as a radical component in other characters.
The tenth Heavenly Stem in the traditional Chinese calendar system; also refers to the tenth in order or sequence.
To stumble; to trip; to fall down. An archaic character rarely used in modern Chinese.
To start; to set out; to depart
To ascend, to climb, to mount; to record, to publish, to register; to enter, to reach
To issue, send out, emit; to develop, expand; to become rich or prosperous
White; clear; pure
hundred; numerous; many
A rare Chinese surname; also used in place names, particularly in Gansu province.
A grain; fragrant aroma of grains; ancient form meaning 'to come' or 'to arrive'.
Black; servant; runner
soap; black (archaic); runners (in government service)
Appearance, looks, countenance; an archaic form of 貌 (appearance, looks).
Possessive particle; attributive marker; used to indicate possession, description, or modification between nouns and pronouns.
A character used in ancient texts, primarily found in the word '黮皅'
All; each and every; without exception
emperor; sovereign; royal
to return to; to submit to; to convert to (Buddhism)
Bright white; pure white; clean
White; bright; clear (archaic or rare character, often used in names).
marsh; swamp; shore
A character meaning 'bright white' or 'pure white', often used in classical
An archaic variant form of the character 即 (jí), meaning 'to approach',
bright; white; clear
Pale white; whitish color; light complexion.
Highland; elevated land; shore
White; pure white; describes the color of snow or frost.
White; pure white; bright white (archaic or literary term).
Bright; white; luminous
White; bright; clear
Two hundred; a literary term for the number two hundred.
Anhui — refers to Anhui Province in eastern China; historically used as an abbreviation for the province; also refers to the Wan River.
Bright, clear; white; pure
White; pale; bright (archaic and rare character, primarily used in classical texts).
White; fair complexion; bright
White — describes the pure white color of snow or frost; bright, dazzling white.
Bright; clear; white
Bright white; pure white; clear and luminous
Bright; luminous; used in historical names, particularly for rulers.
Hao — bright; white; luminous
Clean, pure; bright, white; used in classical texts to describe purity and cleanliness.
Bright white; pure white; clear and bright
Hao — bright; shining; vast
Bright; white; clear (archaic character, rarely used in modern Chinese).
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.