Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Archaic term for husband's elder sister (sister-in-law); also used in some ancient texts.
An ancient term for a woman's hairstyle; also used to describe a type of ancient woman's headdress.
jealousy, envy; to be jealous or envious of someone
A female entertainer, performer, or prostitute; historically referred to women skilled in music and dance.
An ancient term referring to a woman; also used in names.
A rare character used in ancient female names; meaning unclear but associated with women.
Demon, monster; bewitching, seductive; supernatural, uncanny
Maternal aunt (mother's brother's wife); term of address for one's wife's female relatives.
An ancient Chinese surname; a legendary surname in Chinese mythology; also used in female names meaning elegant, graceful.
Wonderful, excellent, marvelous; clever, ingenious; subtle, mysterious
A rare character with multiple readings; in modern usage primarily found in the word 妚仔 (fǒu zǎi), meaning
A rare character, archaic variant of 媸 (ugly); also used in Japanese as a variant of 姨 (aunt).
A woman with a beautiful appearance; also an ancient variant used in names.
to apply makeup; to adorn oneself; cosmetics
Girl, young woman; colloquial term for a young female, often used affectionately.
Ancient character meaning peaceful, calm; also used as a surname.
To marry (of a woman); to take as a wife; also used in ancient texts for a young girl's name.
A female given name; used in ancient times for women's names, meaning a woman with a
Deceased mother; used in formal and classical contexts to refer to one's late mother.
A term for a female palace official or court lady in ancient; beautiful, elegant woman.
proper, appropriate, suitable; settled, stable; secure, safe
Describes a woman's appearance as beautiful, plump, and healthy-looking; also used in names.
A beautiful woman; used in female names; also read yuán meaning 'beautiful appearance'.
To hinder, obstruct, impede; to harm, damage; to interfere with.
Charming, graceful, delicate; describes feminine beauty and elegance.
Old woman, elderly woman; also used to refer to women in general in classical texts.
A Chinese surname; name of a river in ancient China (in present-day Shanxi province).
Jealousy, envy; to be jealous of someone.
A beautiful woman; in ancient mythology, a female deity of drought.
A girl; a young woman; used as a term of endearment for girls.
Used in the word 妯娌 (zhóuli), referring to the wives of brothers; sisters-in-law.
A rare character meaning 'calm and composed' or 'tranquil', often used in
A character used primarily in female names; meaning graceful, elegant, or beautiful.
A female personal name, most famously associated with Daji, the consort of; used in given names.
You (feminine form); archaic or dialectal second-person singular pronoun for females.
An ancient term for a woman's name; appears in historical texts and classical literature.
Elegant, graceful; a personal name; beautiful appearance.
A female given name in ancient times; also refers to a woman skilled in arts and crafts.
Nephew (archaic); also an ancient variant of 姪 (zhí), meaning nephew.
Graceful; beautiful; used in female names to denote elegance and beauty.
Younger sister; a term for a young female; sometimes used affectionately for a younger woman.
A female name in ancient China; specifically refers to Daji (妲己), the infamous consort of King Zhou of
Wife; to marry off (a daughter).
A woman's name in ancient times; a term for a female servant or attendant.
An ancient female personal name; a rare character used in historical contexts for women's names.
Concubine; secondary wife in polygamous households; a humble self-reference used by women in ancient China.
Ancient term for a female teacher or instructress; a woman skilled in the arts.
An ancient character referring to a woman's graceful demeanor or appearance; used in ancient texts.
To be pleased, happy; to boast; an ancient term for an elderly woman or nurse.
A rarely used character describing a woman's appearance or demeanor; meaning uncertain but often associated with feminine qualities.
A woman's name; ancient term for a married woman; also used to describe a dignified or proper woman.
An ancient female name; a character used in historical or classical contexts for women.
menstruation; menses; refers to a woman's menstrual period.
Mother; matron; governess
Beautiful woman; (archaic) to follow after, to comply with.
A term describing a woman who is wise, intelligent, and virtuous; an elegant and clever woman.
Older sister; elder sister (used in Japanese and Classical Chinese; in modern Chinese, 姐 is more common).
Older sister; elder sister (formal/literary term).
begin, start, commence; beginning, origin, inception; first, initial
Graceful, delicate, slender; describes a woman's elegant and gentle appearance.
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.