Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To intimidate, to threaten; to deceive, to cheat; to roar, to shout
Discuss, discourse, theory, doctrine; to discuss or discourse upon; a statement, opinion, or view
To think deeply, ponder, consider; to counsel, advise; to miss, remember fondly
To praise, commend, or express admiration; to speak highly of someone or something.
To speak, to talk; to explain; to interpret
A rare character with unclear meaning and usage; possibly a variant or obscure form.
Flatter, fawn upon, adulate — to praise someone excessively, especially for personal
Spy, espionage agent; to engage in espionage; intelligence gathering.
Cleverness, wisdom, knowledge; astute and resourceful.
To brag; to boast; to show off
To examine; to investigate; to correct
Noise, clamor; to make noise; also used to mean 'to announce' or 'to proclaim publicly' in classical
Posthumous name — an honorary name given to rulers, nobles, and notable
Jest — joke; jest; humorous remark
To speak quickly and fluently; to be glib or voluble in speech.
Frank speech; outspokenness; candid expression of opinion.
To speak decisively and authoritatively; to make a solemn statement or declaration.
To examine carefully; to ascertain; truth
Harmonious — to be in accord, to coordinate, to make harmonious; also refers to humor or jest.
Fu — abundant, prosperous, fortunate; used in classical Chinese to describe blessings and good fortune.
Ancient form of 譜 (pǔ), meaning register, genealogy, musical score; to set to music.
Tíng — a rare Chinese character meaning to stop, to cease, or; also used in names.
To admonish; to remonstrate; to criticize frankly (especially to a superior)
Qi — an ancient variant form of the character 啟 (qǐ), meaning
To instruct; to inform; to make clear
To consult; to seek advice; to deliberate
To blame; to reproach; to scold
Fearful; anxious; also used in classical texts to mean 'to think' or 'to consider'.
to avoid mentioning; taboo word; to conceal
Respectful; reverent; composed
To be familiar with; to know thoroughly; to be well-versed in
Sincere, harmonious; to bring into harmony; to make peace with.
To mutter; to murmur; to speak in a low, indistinct voice
Sincere, honest, faithful; indeed, truly; a surname
To satirize; to mock; to ridicule
Various; all; many
To speak eloquently or articulately; to discuss or converse in a refined manner.
proverb; saying; maxim
Loud sound; clamor; noisy
To forget; to deceive; to cheat
To correct; to examine; to investigate
Promise — to pledge, vow, or give one's word; consent, assent; used in words related to commitment and agreement.
To gather; to assemble; to collect
To plan; to scheme; to devise
To have an audience with; to pay a formal visit to a superior or respected person; to present oneself.
To say; to call; to mean
A rare character that appears in some names, possibly a variant or
To copy out; to transcribe; to make a fair copy of a document.
To fabricate, to make up stories, to talk nonsense; to invent or concoct (often false or exaggerated information).
To deceive; to cheat; to swindle
Stammer, stutter; upright, honest; a particle used in classical Chinese.
To cry out in pain or anger; to shout loudly; to roar.
To be ashamed, embarrassed; to feel shame or disgrace.
Lie, falsehood, deception — refers to an untrue statement made with intent
The sound of cutting or tearing, especially of flesh or muscle; a sharp cutting sound.
Alternative form of 歌 (gē) — to sing; song; poetry.
A faint, buzzing, or humming sound; to make a low continuous sound.
Mystery, riddle, enigma; something puzzling or difficult to understand.
slight, petty, insignificant; to whisper, speak in a low voice
Tranquil, quiet, peaceful, serene; describes a state of calmness and stillness without disturbance.
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.