Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Bridle; the part of a horse's harness that includes the bit and reins,
A decorative leather strap or belt used in ancient Chinese clothing, particularly; also refers to the leather parts of horse harnesses.
shoes; footwear; to tread on
To stitch the sole to the upper of a shoe; to repair shoes.
Scabbard, sheath; a type of drum used in ancient times; also appears in historical names and texts.
Leather; rawhide; to skin or flay
To bow; to bend; to rear
La — used exclusively in the word 靰鞡 (wù la), referring to
A leather strap or thong; part of horse tack or armor; also refers to a type of leather sheath or scabbard.
To tan leather; to process animal hides into leather through chemical treatment to make them
To repair shoes; to patch or mend footwear (archaic term).
Reins — leather straps used to control a horse; bridle.
Swing — refers to a swing (play equipment); also used in the term for autumn (鞦韆/秋千).
Crupper — the strap of a harness that passes under a horse's; also refers to the hindquarters of an animal.
He — refers to the Mohe (靺鞨) people, an ancient Tungusic ethnic; also used in the name of the Jurchen people's ancestors.
A variant form of the character 鞘 (qiào), meaning 'scabbard' or 'sheath'
A bridle headpiece; an ancient term for a type of helmet or headgear, particularly in
To interrogate; to investigate thoroughly; to question in detail, especially in a legal or official context.
A quiver for arrows; in ancient times, a leather case for holding arrows and bows.
Whip; to whip; a flexible weapon or tool for striking
Leather shoe; low shoe or sandal; a type of ancient leather headgear.
Saddle — specifically refers to the saddle blanket or padding placed under
Wen — an ancient term for boots or leggings; also appears in historical texts referring to footwear.
Sheath or scabbard for a sword or knife; a case or cover for a blade.
A leather arm guard used by archers; also refers to mechanical components like sleeves or bushings.
The sound of drums or armor clashing; used in classical Chinese to describe resonant metallic sounds.
To forge metal; bellows (used in smithing); to saddle a horse
Xie — an archaic term for shoes or footwear; now largely obsolete and replaced by 鞋.
A large leather belt or girdle; a strap or band used in ancient times, especially for ceremonial or
A type of ancient Chinese bell or musical instrument; specifically refers to a large bell used in rituals and ceremonies.
A leather knee cover used in ancient Chinese ceremonial dress; also refers to a type of ancient ornament or decoration.
Leather — refers to tanned animal hide; processed leather with the hair removed; also used metaphorically for something stripped or bare.
A descriptive character used in the onomatopoeic word 鞺鞳 (tāngtà), describing the
A type of leather shoe or boot; also refers to a leather drum or musical instrument made of leather.
To tan leather; to decorate leather; an ancient term for leatherworking or leather decoration.
A stirrup (for mounting and riding a horse); also refers to certain types of footwear or decorative tassels.
Boot — a type of footwear that covers the foot and part
Bridle, rein; to restrain, to control; metaphorically refers to constraints or restrictions.
Saddle flap; the leather flaps or coverings on either side of a horse's saddle.
Reins, bridle — the leather straps used to control a horse.
Saddle flap; the leather flap that hangs down from a saddle to protect the; stirrup leather.
Tartar — historical term for various nomadic tribes of Central Asia, particularly; often used in historical contexts referring to northern invaders of China.
A leather strap or thong used to fasten something, especially in ancient; also refers to a type of belt or fastening device.
Leather strap or girth under a horse's belly that secures the saddle.
Swing — refers to a swing (the playground equipment) or the act
Quiver — a case for holding arrows, typically made of leather or
Socks — refers to foot coverings, particularly traditional socks or hosiery.
Saddle blanket; saddle cloth; the padding placed under a saddle.
A quiver for holding arrows; a sheath for a bow; also refers to a type of ancient archery equipment.
Leather; tanned hide; a surname
Tough, pliable, resilient; describes materials that can bend without breaking, or figuratively for tenacity and
A ceremonial leather kneepad or apron worn in ancient Chinese rituals by; symbol of rank and authority in Zhou dynasty rites.
A reddish-yellow dye; refers to ancient ceremonial attire colored with this dye; also used in the name of an ancient ethnic group.
Leather loop or strap on a carriage; a type of ancient headgear; also refers to something that is bent or curved.
A type of kneepad or protective gear worn in ancient China, often
Bright; shining; brilliant
A sheath or scabbard for a sword or knife; a protective case for a blade.
Han — a Chinese surname; refers to the ancient Korean kingdom and peninsula; also used in the name of South Korea.
Bow case — a sheath or cover for a bow; to place a bow in its case; to string a bow.
An obscure, archaic Chinese character with unclear meaning, possibly referring to a
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.