Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
A measure word for tufts, locks, or strands of hair, silk, or; a skein or lock of something long and thin.
Beautiful, elegant, fine; patterned silk; fanciful, ornate.
to burst open; to split; to rip
Border or edge of a garment; decorative trim or hem on clothing.
Adequate, ample, spacious; graceful; to grasp
A type of thin, patterned silk fabric; twill weave silk; damask.
Cotton — refers to cotton fabric or material; soft, continuous, and fine like cotton fibers; extended meanings include continuous, unbroken, soft, and weak.
A type of fine, plain silk fabric; sometimes used to describe something delicate or exquisite.
Narrow silk ribbon; ancient unit of length equal to 40 feet; to mend or repair clothing.
A type of fine, thin silk fabric; also refers to the color of a flame.
To indulge; to let loose; to be unrestrained
To bind, tie, or cord; a cord, ribbon, or band used for binding; to hem or border
Dark reddish-black color; dark purple; a color between red and black, often used to describe the color
Fine, thin silk; fine silk fabric; also refers to clothing made from such silk.
Black silk; dark-colored, especially referring to black or deep purple Buddhist monastic robes.
Good fortune, happiness, blessing; a rare character used in names to convey auspicious meaning.
A pair (of shoes); a measure word for footwear; to tread or step on.
Tight, taut, tense; urgent, pressing; strict, rigorous
Scarlet; deep red; crimson
Tassels hanging from a cap; decorative silk ribbons or cords attached to headgear, especially in ancient Chinese
Min — ancient term for a fishing line or string; unit of currency in ancient China (a string of 1,000 cash coins).
A seam in sewing; the edge of a garment; a unit of measurement for thread count in ancient textiles.
Total, overall, general; to sum up; in all cases
numerous, abundant, complicated; an ancient form of 繁 (fán) meaning 'many', 'complex', 'to multiply'.
Green — the color green; also refers to verdant, lush vegetation; used in words related to environmentalism and traffic lights.
緓 — refers to the tassel or fringe on a hat or; decorative silk cord.
To baste; to sew roughly; to stitch temporarily
緕 — an obsolete variant form of the character 纃, used in
Thread, clue, beginning; mental state, mood; the end of a thread
Xiang — pale yellow; light yellow color; historically used to describe the color of certain fabrics or silk.
To seal; to close; to shut
Kesi — a type of Chinese silk tapestry weaving technique known for
Thread, line, wire; a long, thin, flexible strand or filament; also refers to routes, connections, or clues in abstract contexts.
Fine, delicate silk fabric; soft, pliable; to shrink, contract (in medical contexts).
Fine silk floss; soft, continuous fibers; extended meanings include continuous, unbroken, delicate, and soft.
To seize, arrest; to collect, gather; to stitch, sew neatly
Satin — a smooth, glossy fabric, typically of silk, with a lustrous; used in clothing and textiles.
To repeat; to duplicate; to pile up
To tie; to establish; to conclude (as in a treaty)
Ancient coin string — a string of coins used as currency in; a unit of currency; fishing line
Fine hair; down; fluff
Edge, margin, fringe; fate, destiny, predestined relationship; along, following
Reins, tether; to tie, to bind; also used as a variant form in certain contexts.
Swaddling clothes; to swaddle an infant; baby clothes
Fine linen; mourning dress made of fine hemp cloth worn for distant relatives in
A leather strap or trace used in ancient Chinese chariots and carriages
To weave, plait, braid; to compile, edit, arrange; to fabricate, make up
slow; unhurried; gradual
A thick rope; a large cord; to stretch or pull tight
Total, overall, general; to gather, to collect; all, entire.
Burma/Myanmar — refers to the country of Myanmar; also means 'distant', 'remote', 'to reminisce', 'to think of the past'.
Patterned silk; fine silk fabric; also refers to the silk thread used in embroidery.
To repeat, to reply, to restore, to recover; also used in names to signify renewal or restoration.
Weft — the horizontal threads in weaving; latitude (geography); transverse or horizontal direction
Fine silk fabric; a type of thin, delicate silk material used in ancient China.
Gou — a surname; also refers to a scabbard or sword hanger; historically associated with Gou Mountain.
Vague, indistinct, misty, ethereal; used to describe something barely visible or faint.
Hem of a garment; the lower edge of clothing.
To practice; to train; to drill
Ancient term for a type of fishing net with fine mesh; also refers to a bundle or skein of silk threads.
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.