Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
ashamed, conscience-stricken; to feel shame or guilt
Qín — an ancient name for a type of tree; a rare surname; also used in some historical place names.
To marry (of a woman); to take a husband; to give in marriage
Sister-in-law — refers to the wife of one's elder brother; also used more broadly for elder brother's wife or older married woman.
Zhen — a classical Chinese character used in ancient texts and names,; often used in female names.
Yuan — an ancient female name, notably referring to Jiang Yuan, mother
An obscure character used in ancient Chinese place names and personal names; appears in historical texts.
Róng — a character used primarily in female names, conveying a sense
Míng — describes a state of being dazed, confused, or in a; also used in ancient texts to describe a delicate or beautiful appearance.
Ying — describes a delicate, graceful, and beautiful appearance, particularly of women; also refers to a type of precious stone.
Jealousy, envy; to hate, resent; jealous person.
An ancient female name; a term for a refined, elegant woman in classical Chinese.
Delicate and graceful; slender and beautiful; describes a gentle, elegant appearance or movement.
Dislike, suspicion, resentment; to mind or be bothered by something; often carries a sense of dissatisfaction or complaint.
Tāo — an ancient, rare character used in classical texts, primarily appearing
Pang — an archaic Chinese character referring to a type of female
Lang — an ancient term referring to a celestial library or repository; used in classical literature to denote a place where heavenly books are
To flirt; to tease playfully; to engage in coquettish behavior
Don't — a dialectal contraction meaning 'do not' or 'don't want to',
Ài — a term of endearment for a daughter; used in the word 令嫒 (lìng'ài), an honorific for 'your daughter'.
To match; to rival; to compare favorably with
Palace lady; imperial concubine; a title for women in the imperial harem ranking below consorts.
Gentle, mild, amiable, compliant — describes a soft, yielding, and pleasant disposition,
To visit prostitutes; to frequent brothels; to engage with sex workers.
Old woman; elderly woman; matron
Lei — refers to Lei Zu, the legendary wife of the Yellow
Xuan — elegant, graceful, beautiful; a term describing feminine beauty and refinement.
To disrespect, insult, show contempt; also used in ancient texts to refer to a female servant or
Infant, baby; refers to a very young child.
Husband's father; father-in-law (specifically the husband's father).
Kang — a female name in ancient China; peaceful, tranquil, virtuous woman.
Yong — a rare character historically used in female names; meaning leisurely, composed, or elegant.
Intimate; familiar; close friendship
Widow — refers to a woman whose husband has died and who
Legitimate wife; primary wife in a polygamous household; direct line of descent
Beautiful, graceful, elegant (archaic term for describing feminine beauty).
Charming, beautiful, captivating — describes a graceful and attractive appearance, especially of
Beautiful appearance; used in ancient texts to describe female beauty.
Devoted, single-minded; to concentrate on one thing; to focus exclusively.
Chang — refers to Chang'e, the Chinese moon goddess in mythology.
Pure, clean, neat, precise; also used to describe a woman's virtuous and pure character.
1. To conceal; to hide. 2. To hate; to detest. 3. An ancient term for a woman's name.
tender; delicate; young
Lào — a surname; historically refers to Lao Ai, a controversial figure from the Qin dynasty
Mo — refers to Mo Mu, an ancient legendary figure known for; also used as a surname.
A rare character used in ancient Chinese, primarily appearing in historical texts; meaning uncertain but often associated with female names or titles.
Beautiful, elegant; a beautiful woman.
Beautiful; elegant; used to describe feminine beauty and grace.
Arrogant, haughty, proud — describes someone who is excessively proud and looks
Tender, delicate, soft; refers to youthfulness, immaturity, or something not fully developed; often used to describe young age, soft texture, or light colors.
Feminine adornment — refers to female court officials or ladies-in-waiting in ancient; a type of female palace attendant.
Mother — informal term for mother or grandmother, especially in Cantonese and; also used for addressing elderly women.
frivolous, flippant; reckless; to fly about
Gu — to be cautious, careful, or prudent; to protect, preserve; to be lonely, solitary.
Charming, graceful, delicate, beautiful (especially of feminine beauty or posture).
Sad, sorrowful appearance; despondent look; used to describe a distressed or melancholy facial expression.
Beautiful, graceful, elegant (archaic); variant of 媠, meaning pretty or charming.
To mock, ridicule, or make fun of someone; to speak sarcastically or derisively.
An obscure, archaic Chinese character with uncertain meaning, possibly referring to a
Elegant, refined, graceful; leisurely, unhurried; skilled, proficient.
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.