Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Ying — name of the Ying River (颍河) in Anhui and Henan; also used in place names.
Bright; shining; glowing
Chin — refers to the lower part of the face, the chin
Cheek, chin; to nourish, to care for; used in words related to health, nourishment, and facial features.
Frequent, repeated; rate, frequency; in quick succession.
To wash the face; to cleanse oneself.
Decline, decay, collapse; dispirited, dejected,颓废; to deteriorate, to crumble.
chin; to nod (one's head) in agreement or acknowledgment.
Sharp point; clever; outstanding
Ingenious, clever; outstanding talent; sharp point (of a tool)
A measure word for small, round, granular objects; originally meant 'small head' or 'small piece'.
Topic — refers to a subject, theme, question, or problem; also means to inscribe or write a title.
Yong — to look up to with reverence; solemn; grand
Jaw — refers to the anatomical jaw structure; specifically the maxilla (upper jaw) or mandible (lower jaw).
Zhuān — a surname; also means 'solemn', 'cautious', or refers to the legendary emperor Zhuanxu.
Face; countenance; appearance
Forehead; quota; amount
Temple — refers to the temple region of the head (the sides; used in medical and anatomical contexts.
Careless; rude; blunt
To fall; to topple; to be jolted or shaken
Forehead; brow; also refers to the front part of the head.
vast; white and bright; luminous
flaw, blemish, defect; knot in silk thread; tangled thread
To tremble, to shake, to shiver; to vibrate, to quiver.
Temple — refers to the temple region of the head, the flat
To knit/frown one's brows; to scowl; to look worried or anxious
Cheekbone — the prominent bone of the cheek, specifically the zygomatic bone.
Wind — refers to moving air; style, custom, atmosphere; news, information
To move swiftly; to dart; to dash
A Japanese kokuji (character created in Japan) meaning 'wind blowing down from; primarily used in Japanese place names and not standard in Chinese.
A strong wind; an ancient term for a type of storm or gale.
A descriptive character for the sound of wind blowing; to blow (wind); the sound of wind.
To flutter in the wind; to sway or wave in the breeze; used to describe flags, banners, or other light objects moving in the
Squall — a sudden, violent gust of wind or a storm; in meteorology, refers to a sudden increase in wind speed.
Sà — describes the sound of wind; swift, sudden, gallant, dashing; used to convey a sense of heroic vigor and unrestrained spirit.
A gust of wind; swift, rapid movement like the wind; also refers to a type of storm or tempest.
Typhoon — a tropical cyclone occurring in the western Pacific or China
Wind blowing fiercely; violent wind; stormy.
To blow (of wind); to be blown by the wind; describes strong wind action.
Whirlwind, swirling wind; a sudden gust or vortex of wind.
A strong, whistling wind; the sound of wind blowing through trees or structures.
Hurricane — refers to a violent tropical cyclone or typhoon; used to describe something extremely powerful or destructive.
A variant form of 飆 (biāo), meaning 'whirlwind', 'gale', 'violent wind'; also used metaphorically for something swift, sudden, or rapidly changing.
Sī — a gentle, cool breeze; soughing of wind; poetic term for a light wind.
The sound of wind blowing; describes the sound of wind in motion.
To flutter; to fly; to float
To flutter; to float; to drift
Sough — describes the sound of wind blowing; whistling; rustling
A gentle breeze; a soft, pleasant wind.
soughing sound of wind; howling; whistling (of wind)
Sail — a large sail used on a ship; by extension, to set sail, to voyage.
A gentle, continuous wind; a breeze; specifically refers to a soft, flowing wind in literary contexts.
Wind blowing; sound of wind; character used in ancient texts to describe wind movement.
Wind blowing sound; swift, rapid; name of an ancient wind god
To float in the air; to drift; to flutter
To float; to drift; to flutter
The sound of wind blowing; a gentle breeze; to blow (archaic usage).
Whirlwind, gust, gale; to rush, to dash; to soar
Whirlwind, gust, blast — refers to a strong, violent wind or storm; used metaphorically for something swift and powerful.
Whirlwind, gust, strong wind; to blow violently; swift, rapid.
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.