Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
not; non-; un-
Fine hair; down; soft fur or feathers
To lean against; to rely on; to depend on
extravagant, wasteful; to dissipate, to squander; to be dispersed
Face; surface; side
Face; surface; aspect
Pimple, boil, acne; a swelling or protuberance on the skin.
Dimple — a small natural indentation in the flesh, especially on the
bashful, shy, ashamed; also refers to a timid or embarrassed facial expression
To wash the face; an archaic term for facial washing or cleansing.
Ye — dimple; refers specifically to the small indentations that form on cheeks when smiling.
Leather; hide; to remove
To mend or patch (shoes, clothes); an ancient medical term for acupuncture or moxibustion.
Arrow quiver; a case for holding arrows.
A leather shoe or boot; historically used in the name of a place called Liqian (骊靬), associated
Tough, pliable, resilient; refers to flexibility and durability, especially of materials like leather or metal.
bridle; reins; specifically refers to the leather reins used to control a horse.
Dù — an archaic Chinese character referring to a type of saddle
Used in the word 靰鞡 (wù la), referring to a type of
Tough, pliable, flexible — refers to something that is strong yet supple,; often used to describe leather, materials, or resilient qualities.
Qin — an ancient name for a type of leather or hide; historically refers to a type of leather used for making shoes or
Jin — a surname; a strap on a horse's chest; stingy, miserly
Boot — a type of footwear that covers the foot and extends
A leather strap or thong used for fastening or tying; an ancient term for a leather fastener or binding.
Target — refers to a target in archery or shooting; a mark to aim at; also used metaphorically for goals or objectives.
Reins — leather straps used to control a horse in ancient Chinese; traces or harness components.
To wear shoes with the backs folded down or loosely; slippers; also refers to a type of ancient shoe or the sound of
A leather lining or padding used in ancient times, particularly in armor
A type of ancient leather sock or footwear; also used in the name of the Mohe people, an ancient ethnic
Leather strap or thong used to connect parts of a chariot or; bridle; to restrain or control.
Tartar — refers to the Tartar people, a Turkic ethnic group; also used in the name 'Dada' (鞑靼) for the historical Tatars.
Hobble — a rope or strap used to tie up a horse's; to fetter or restrain.
Leather strap or belt used in ancient Chinese chariots; a type of harness or yoke strap.
The shaft or upper part of a boot; the leg portion of footwear.
Tao — an ancient Chinese hand drum, also known as a pellet
Saddle blanket; horse gear; to saddle a horse.
Straw; stalks of grain after threshing; refers to plant stems used for thatching or fodder.
Hóng — a leather cushion or mat placed on the crossbar of
Leather bag, suitcase, briefcase; a container made of leather.
Yāng — refers to a martingale (horse harness); yoke; burden
Bracing — refers to the bracer or armguard used in Japanese archery
A mat or cushion placed on a carriage seat for comfort; refers to ancient carriage seating.
Ancient leather armor; protective covering worn in battle; also refers to drum sounds or drumming.
An ancient Chinese hand drum or pellet drum with two heads, often
Leather armor; also refers to an ancient leather implement or saddle part.
Shoe — footwear worn to protect and comfort the human foot while
Saddle — an object placed on a horse's back for riding; also used in ancient texts and proper names.
Saddle — a seat for a rider on the back of a; also refers to objects shaped like a saddle.
A metal part on the shaft of an ancient chariot; specifically refers to a metal ring or fitting used in ancient Chinese
Gong — to consolidate, strengthen, make firm; also used as a surname.
Metal fastener/clasp on traditional Japanese clothing (especially kimono); also refers to decorative metal fittings on armor or accessories.
Tartar — historical term for various nomadic tribes from Central Asia, particularly; often used in reference to northern invaders of China.
Stirrup — the foot support on a saddle used in horseback riding.
Leather belt or girdle; specifically refers to a type of leather belt used in ancient times.
To stretch leather over a frame; to sole shoes; a drum membrane.
Whip; a flexible instrument for striking or driving; also refers to something resembling a whip in shape or function.
Saddle ornament — decorative tassels or fringes attached to a horse's saddle
Leather reins or bridle for a horse; a strap or thong used in horse tack.
Sheath; scabbard; a protective covering for a blade or tool
A leather strap or ornament on a horse's harness; a fine silk fabric; to hang down.
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.