Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Daylily — refers to Hemerocallis fulva, a flowering plant whose buds are; symbol of motherhood in Chinese culture.
Mushroom — refers to fungi, particularly edible mushrooms; often appears in compound words related to mushrooms.
Ancient form of 哲 (zhé), meaning 'wise', 'philosophical', 'sagacious'; also an archaic character for 'reed' or 'rush' plant.
Revive, resurrect; recover consciousness; used in names
A rare Chinese character used primarily in personal names, with uncertain meaning
Peng — a rare surname of Chinese origin.
Sucker, tiller — refers to new shoots growing from the base or; also means yeast or fermenting agent; by extension, a branch or offshoot.
Bitter herb; medicinal plant; specifically refers to the Chinese cork tree (Phellodendron amurense) whose bark is
A type of plant, specifically referring to the Chinese ginger or mioga
Lush, dense vegetation; overgrown with plants; also refers to something that obscures or covers, like foliage blocking the
Moss — refers to bryophytes, small non-vascular plants that grow in damp,; also used in botanical terminology.
Lush, luxuriant, or flourishing growth of plants or vegetation.
Chrysanthemum — a type of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, often
Lush, luxuriant growth of plants; flourishing, abundant vegetation.
A type of plant, particularly referring to Ampelopsis japonica, a medicinal herb; also appears in classical texts.
A type of plant, possibly referring to a fern or similar vegetation; obscure character with limited usage.
A type of plant, possibly referring to a kind of chrysanthemum or
A type of wild grapevine (Vitis bryoniifolia); also refers to the fruit of this plant.
Lush, luxuriant, verdant — describes plants growing thick and dense; also refers to a type of plant (Polygonum orientale).
A rare character meaning 'bright and beautiful'; 'resplendent'; 'gorgeous'.
Flower — an archaic, literary term for flower; used in classical texts and poetry.
A type of plant, specifically referring to a kind of grass or; also used in ancient texts to describe certain plants.
A type of plant; water chestnut; also used in classical texts to refer to certain aquatic plants.
A type of rush plant; a surname; suddenly
Luxuriant, flourishing — describes plants growing abundantly and vigorously; also used in classical texts to convey profusion and exuberance.
White artemisia, a type of mugwort plant; historically used in rituals and ceremonies.
A type of fragrant plant; ancient name for a certain herb; used in classical texts to refer to specific vegetation.
Deep blue; azure; a deep blue color, often referring to the color of deep water
Ancient name for a type of plant, possibly referring to a large; also used as a surname in ancient times.
Orchid — an elegant flowering plant; symbol of nobility, elegance, and friendship in Chinese culture; used in names to convey refinement and virtue.
A type of plant, specifically referring to the 'Ji' plant (蘮薊).
To wash; to cleanse; to rinse
A Japanese surname character; used in Japanese names, particularly as a surname component.
A type of plant, possibly referring to a kind of bean or; an ancient term for a specific plant species.
A mound, hillock, or small hill; an ancient term for a raised earthen formation.
Yellow color; yellow pigment; specifically refers to the yellow color of certain plants or flowers.
Abundant, lush, flourishing; archaic variant of 丰 (fēng) meaning abundant or plentiful.
A type of plant, possibly referring to a specific herb or weed
Wei — a character used primarily in proper names, particularly in the; also appears in some historical and literary contexts.
Kui — a mythical one-legged monster in Chinese mythology; also appears in ancient texts as a name.
To dip in — to immerse briefly in liquid (such as ink,
Aromatic herb; used in the word 蘹香 (huái xiāng) meaning fennel.
Glechoma — refers to plants of the genus Glechoma, particularly Chinese ground; also used in place names.
A type of plant, specifically the Chinese clematis (Clematis chinensis), a climbing
Luxuriant growth of vegetation; used primarily in classical compounds, especially 蘼芜 (míwú), referring to a fragrant
A type of vine or creeper plant; an ancient name for a specific climbing plant species.
A type of plant, specifically referring to a kind of grass or; obscure character with limited usage.
Radish; refers to plants with edible roots, especially the radish (Raphanus sativus); also used in names of various plants like carrots and turnips.
Minced or pickled vegetables, especially referring to finely chopped or pickled condiments.
Kui — a legendary one-legged mountain demon or monster in Chinese mythology; also refers to a type of dragon.
dew; refers to moisture or dewdrops, often used in poetic or literary contexts.
A type of plant or herb, possibly referring to a specific medicinal
Unknown or extremely rare character. Not found in standard dictionaries.
A variant form of 藤 (téng), meaning vine, rattan, cane; used in some historical texts and names.
vine, creeper; climbing plant; to entwine, to bind
A bamboo shoot; a sprout of a reed or rush.
Aromatic plant; refers to Angelica dahurica or other fragrant herbs used in traditional Chinese
A type of grass or reed, specifically referring to plants in the
A type of orchid or fragrant plant; an ancient term for a specific plant, possibly referring to a kind
A type of fern or mushroom; an ancient name for a type of grain or millet; extremely rare and archaic character.
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.