Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Remora — a type of fish with a suction disc on its; also known as suckerfish or sharksucker.
Liè — a type of fish with a pointed head; also refers to a fish with a split tail.
Loach — a type of small freshwater fish, specifically referring to the
Catfish — refers to various species of catfish; also used in place names.
Catfish — refers to various species of catfish, particularly the sheatfish or; also used in some traditional Chinese medicine contexts.
Sushi — a type of Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined; historically refers to fermented fish in some Chinese texts.
A type of freshwater fish, possibly referring to a specific carp or
Tuna — refers to various species of tuna fish, particularly the bluefin; also refers to the sturgeon in classical texts.
Shark; mythical mermaid or sea creature; traditionally refers to sharks or legendary aquatic beings.
Juvenile fish; a type of small fish, specifically referring to young fish or fry.
Salmon — a type of fish; also refers to certain fish in Chinese culinary context. In Taiwanese Mandarin,
Fresh; delicious; tasty
A legendary fish mentioned in ancient Chinese texts, specifically in the Classic
Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris) — a freshwater fish species native to
A Japanese kokuji (国字) character used in the word 鯱 (shachihoko), a
Japanese character for 'fugu' (pufferfish); refers to the blowfish or globefish, a type of fish that can
A type of dried fish; fish jerky; preserved fish product.
Japanese fish name — refers to various species of scorpionfish, rockfish, or; not a standard Chinese character.
A type of small fish; a specific name for a kind of loach or small freshwater fish
A type of rockfish or scorpionfish found in East Asian waters, particularly
A type of fish, specifically the Chinese longsnout catfish (Leiocassis longirostris), also
Miǎn — refers to the large yellow croaker or brown croaker fish; also used to describe something large or substantial.
A type of small cuttlefish or squid; also refers to the suckers on an octopus tentacle.
Zha — refers to a type of salted, fermented fish; also used to describe something that is minced or chopped finely, especially
Sillago — a type of small marine fish in the Sillaginidae family,; also refers to the Japanese whiting (Sillago japonica).
A type of long, slender marine fish with a sharp snout; also refers to a type of shellfish or marine creature in classical
A type of fish; specifically refers to a carp-like fish or a small fish species.
Rotten fish; putrid fish; decayed fish
Dried fish; fish preserved by drying.
Gun — name of a mythological figure in Chinese legend, father of; also refers to a type of large fish.
Fish bone; to choke on a bone; straightforward, honest, outspoken.
Su — an archaic Chinese character referring to a type of fish,; now extremely rare and obsolete.
A type of fish, specifically the parrotfish or a similar species.
A type of fish, specifically referring to the mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi),
A type of fish paste or fish sauce; also refers to a kind of fish.
A type of ray or skate fish; also used in ancient texts to refer to a mythical sea creature.
Grass carp — a species of freshwater fish native to East Asia,
A type of small fish; also refers to a legendary creature in Chinese mythology.
Carp — a type of freshwater fish, especially the common carp (Cyprinus; symbol of perseverance and success in Chinese culture.
Shark — a large predatory fish with a cartilaginous skeleton and a
Shark — refers to a type of large, predatory fish; also used in some historical or literary contexts for certain fish species.
A type of fish, specifically the Japanese sea bass or Lateolabrax japonicus.
A type of fish, specifically the dace or Leuciscus species, found in
Japanese fish name — refers to the Japanese dace (Tribolodon hakonensis), a
A type of small clam or short-necked clam found in East Asian; also refers to the Corbicula clam species.
Japanese word for goby fish; used in Japanese names and contexts, not standard Chinese.
Kazu (Japanese) — a type of herring roe used in Japanese cuisine,
Flathead — refers to flathead fish species, particularly the Japanese flathead (Platycephalus
Shen — refers to a type of large fish, specifically the milkfish
Mullet — refers to various species of mullet fish, especially the flathead
A type of pomfret fish, specifically the long-finned pomfret or butterfish (family
Mackerel — a type of marine fish; also refers to herring or related species; can refer to blue-green colors in some contexts.
Dried fish, especially dried yellow croaker; a type of preserved seafood.
rotten, putrid, spoiled (of food); to decay, to decompose
A type of fish, specifically the Chinese sturgeon or similar large fish
A type of fish, specifically the mandarin fish (Siniperca chuatsi), known for
Sea bream — a type of marine fish in the family Sparidae,
A type of small fish, possibly referring to a minnow or small
Gudgeon — a type of small freshwater fish (Cyprinidae family); also refers to gut contents or intestines in some contexts.
Bream — refers to a type of freshwater fish, specifically the bitterling
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.