Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To promulgate; to issue; to grant
Dun — to pause; to stop; to arrange
Di — a rare character meaning beautiful, good, or virtuous. Used in
To nod the head; to bow slightly; to lower the head briefly in acknowledgment or greeting.
Pan — refers to the Pan Palace, an ancient educational institution in; also used in the name of Pan Pond, a body of water
Rather, quite, considerably; inclined to one side, oblique; surname Po.
Collar, neck; to lead, to command, to receive, to understand; a measure word for items like mats or robes.
Correct; proper; to rectify
Neck — refers to the part of the body connecting the head; also used in anatomical and mechanical contexts.
A rare character meaning 'crooked head' or 'bent head', often used in
Jaw — refers to the anatomical jaw bone, either the upper jaw
A rare character describing a facial appearance with sunken cheeks or gaunt
The root of the nose; the bridge of the nose; the part of the face between the eyebrows.
Forehead — the part of the face above the eyebrows and below; also refers to a tablet or plaque.
Wěi — quiet; peaceful; tranquil
Jie — ancient legendary figure; to fly up; to soar
A rare Chinese character meaning 'short face' or 'short-headed'.
To raise the head and look around; to gaze upward; to look at with respect.
chin, cheek; to nourish, to maintain; used in words related to care, cultivation, and nourishment.
Chin, jaw; cheek; to nourish, to maintain
Chin — the anatomical part of the face below the mouth; the lower jaw.
Duǐ — archaic character meaning forehead; also used in ancient texts to describe a prominent or high forehead.
A rare Chinese character with uncertain meaning, possibly referring to a type; also appears in ancient personal names.
Reddish; flushed; rosy complexion, especially describing a healthy or vibrant appearance.
Class, category, kind; to resemble, to be similar; to classify.
To bow the head; to submit; to look down upon
Cheek — the fleshy part of the face below the eye and
Head — the upper part of the human body containing the brain,; the top or front part of something; a leader or chief
To wash the face; to perform ablutions.
high cheekbones; prominent facial bones; refers to the cheekbone area of the face.
Cheek — the fleshy part of the face below the eye and
A rare character used in the word '頱頢' (luō kuò), meaning 'rough
Straight; upright; describes something that is erect or stands straight.
Red — crimson; flushed; blushing
Sharp point; tip; clever
Jun — refers to a large head; an ancient personal name; also appears in historical names.
High nose bridge; prominent nose; used in classical texts to describe facial features.
chin; to nod (one's head) in agreement or acknowledgment.
Neck — the part of the body connecting the head to the; also refers to the neck-like part of an object.
Decline, decay, deteriorate; to collapse, fall into ruin; decadent.
Frequent; repeated; often
Rely — to depend on, trust in, or have confidence in someone; to make a request or entreaty.
To collapse, decline, decay, deteriorate; dispirited, dejected, decadent.
Beard, mustache — refers to facial hair on the chin and cheeks.
Mustache, beard, facial hair on the chin.
Chui — an archaic Chinese character referring to the back of the; also used in ancient texts.
To fix the gaze; to look straight ahead; to stare intently
Lazy, indolent, sluggish; to neglect, to be remiss in duties.
Face — refers to the face, countenance, or appearance; also used in words related to facial expressions and features.
chin; lower jaw
Jian — describes hair that is sparse, thin, or scanty; also refers to a bare or exposed neck.
Grain; kernel; small round object
Exhausted, weary, fatigued; haggard, worn out; also refers to withered or decayed state.
A type of fine, white silk fabric; elegant, refined appearance.
To nod the head; to lower the head; to bend the neck
Chin — refers to the chin or jaw; an archaic character for the lower part of the face.
Cheek — the fleshy part of the face below the eye and; jaw.
Topic — refers to a subject, theme, or title; also means to inscribe or write on something.
Forehead — the part of the face above the eyebrows and below; also refers to a specified quantity or amount, quota, or volume.
jaw; palate; the anatomical structure forming the framework of the mouth.
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.