Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
bell; small bell; anything in the shape of a bell
To melt; to smelt; to fuse
Lead — a heavy, soft, malleable metal; graphite in pencils; also used metaphorically for heaviness or burden.
To rivet; to fasten with rivets; to concentrate one's efforts
Plane (carpentry tool); to plane or smooth wood; also refers to a planer machine.
Cerium — a chemical element (symbol Ce, atomic number 58), a soft,
The crossbar or metal bar used to lift a ceremonial tripod (鼎); by extension, an important or pivotal person.
Thallium — a soft, malleable, grayish metallic chemical element (symbol Tl, atomic; also refers to a type of ancient spear.
Bismuth — a brittle, crystalline, white metallic element with a pinkish tinge,
Niobium — a chemical element (symbol Nb, atomic number 41); a gray, ductile transition metal used in alloys and superconductors.
Beryllium — a chemical element (atomic number 4, symbol Be); also refers to a type of spear or lance in ancient texts.
Duó — a large bronze bell used in ancient China, especially in; symbolizes authority and cultural tradition.
Ancient cooking vessel — a type of ritual bronze tripod used in
Handcuffs — metal restraints used for securing a person's wrists; to handcuff or shackle.
Rhodium — a rare, silvery-white metallic element (symbol Rh, atomic number 45)
Erbium — a soft, silvery metallic element of the lanthanide series, used; also refers to a hook-like tool or bait in ancient usage.
point of a weapon; sharp point; tip of a sword or spear
Yttrium — a rare earth metallic element with symbol Y and atomic; used in various alloys and electronics.
Europium — a rare earth metallic element with symbol Eu, atomic number
A type of ancient weapon or tool; used in personal names, often conveying strength and reliability.
Tongs, pincers; sword; ancient term for a type of long sword or weapon.
Yé — used in the word 镆铘 (mòyé), the name of a; also appears in 铘鋣 as a variant writing.
A large cymbal-like bronze percussion instrument used in ancient Chinese music and; also refers to stopping or halting.
Zhi — an ancient sickle-like harvesting tool; an ancient place name in modern Anhui province; a unit of weight in ancient China.
A shallow, flat-bottomed metal pan or griddle used in Chinese cooking; also refers to the clanging sound of metal.
Copper — a reddish-brown metallic element; also refers to bronze and copper-colored objects; used metaphorically for something strong, durable, or valuable.
Aluminum — a lightweight, silvery-white metallic element (symbol Al), known for its
A small pan or pot; a dipper; used in the word 钌铞儿 (liào diàor) meaning a small metal pot
Indium — a soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element with symbol In and
Armor — protective metal covering worn in battle; refers to ancient Chinese armor and protective gear.
A type of large knife or guillotine used for cutting fodder or; to cut with such a tool.
Zhu — an ancient Chinese unit of weight; a small amount of money; used in historical and literary contexts.
To mill (metalworking); a milling machine; in ancient usage, refers to a type of metal with a fine,
To walk quickly; to rush; to hurry
Thulium — a chemical element (Tm, atomic number 69); a rare earth metal in the lanthanide series.
Sharp — refers to something sharp or keen; an ancient type of spear or lance; also means sharp-witted or acute.
Plowshare — the cutting blade of a plow used in agriculture; also used metaphorically for pioneering or groundbreaking work.
To weigh; to measure; to select or appoint officials
To maim or injure by breaking off the point of a weapon; to be defeated or frustrated.
Hafnium — a chemical element with symbol Hf and atomic number 72; a lustrous, silvery-gray transition metal.
A type of cooking pot or deep pan; also refers to a large hoe or spade; a surname.
Chromium — a metallic element (Cr); also refers to chrome plating.
inscription; engrave; a style of writing used for inscriptions
Clang; clank; clinking sound of metals or jades striking together
Caesium — a soft, silvery-gold alkali metal with atomic number 55, used
Hinge; to cut with scissors; scissors.
Iridium — a chemical element with symbol Ir and atomic number 77; a very hard, brittle, silvery-white transition metal of the platinum group.
Shovel — a tool with a broad blade and typically a long; to shovel, to remove or eliminate.
Blunderbuss; ancient firearm; gun
Tang — a type of small gong used in Chinese opera; also refers to a trowel or spatula used in construction.
Ammonium — refers to the ammonium ion (NH₄⁺) in chemistry; used in names of ammonium compounds.
Silver — a precious metal; relating to currency, finance, or the color silver; used in terms for banks and money.
Rubidium — a soft, silvery-white metallic element (symbol Rb, atomic number 37)
To cast (metal); to found; to coin (money)
Lawrencium — a synthetic radioactive chemical element with symbol Lr and atomic
To spread out; to lay out; to arrange
A component used in the word 锟铻 (kūn wú), referring to a; also used in 龃铻 (jǔ yǔ), meaning disagreement or discord.
Rhenium — a rare, silvery-white, heavy transition metal with high melting point,
Terbium — a chemical element with symbol Tb and atomic number 65,
Chain — a connected series of links; a unit of length equal to 66 feet; a metaphor for connection or linkage.
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.