Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Cautious, careful; to be circumspect in one's actions and words.
To rest; to cease; breath
appropriate, proper, suitable; exactly, just; in Chinese grammar, it can function as an adverb meaning 'just now'
Ancient variant form of 悦, meaning 'pleased', 'happy', 'delighted'.
Excited; agitated; emotional
sincere; earnest; to request earnestly
Virtue, morality, kindness, benevolence; moral character; goodness.
Benefit, favor, kindness; also used in words for wisdom or intelligence (variant of 慧).
Evil, wicked, bad; also used to express dislike, disgust, or hatred. Can also mean fierce
A variant form of 休 (xiū), meaning to rest, to cease; or 恘 (qiū), meaning bad, evil.
deep sorrow, grief, lamentation; to mourn deeply, to wail
Languid, weary, dispirited, listless; describes a state of physical or mental fatigue and lack of energy.
joyful; content; genial
sorrowful, grieved, compassionate, sympathetic
angry; annoyed; vexed
Surname Yun; also used in given names meaning sincere, earnest, or thick, substantial.
Flustered, confused, bewildered, distracted; to be in a state of mental agitation or panic.
To instigate; to incite; to urge
To be full of vigor and spirit; to be brave and courageous; to swell with pride or anger.
anxious, worried; irritated, angry; impatient
fault, error; careful, cautious
Sincere, genuine, heartfelt — describes earnestness, candor, and honest intentions without pretense.
quiet, silent, sad, sorrowful; describes a state of silence or subdued emotion.
pleased, happy, contented; to please, to delight
To be at ease; to be comfortable; also used in ancient texts to mean 'to forget' or 'to be
To be anxious, worried, or troubled in mind; to feel uneasy or distressed.
To guard against; to be vigilant; cautious
to know; to understand thoroughly; to be familiar with
Wise, sagacious; philosophical insight; variant of 哲 meaning wisdom, philosophy.
stingy; miserly; reluctant to part with something
Fraternal respect — the Confucian virtue of deference and proper conduct toward; brotherly love and duty.
fierce, brave, intrepid; violent, ferocious
to be vigilant; to be cautious; to be fearful
Rash, hasty, impetuous; also used in ancient texts to mean 'fearful' or 'anxious'.
Caution, vigilance; respectful, reverent; to run away, flee
Fear — to be afraid; dread; terror
Melancholy, depressed, sorrowful — describes a state of sadness, gloom, or despondency.
Resembling; similar to; used in classical Chinese to denote likeness or appearance.
regret, remorse, repent — to feel sorrow or contrition for past actions
to yearn for; to grieve; to be sad
contrary; perverse; rebellious
confused, absent-minded; forgetful; careless
Yi — ancient character meaning calm, composed, or respectful; also used in names to convey a dignified, tranquil demeanor.
To feign strength; to put on a brave front; to pretend to be strong or capable.
Terrified, horrified, frightened — describes a state of intense fear or dread.
to repent, to reform, to correct one's errors
To be worried, anxious, or distressed; describes a state of mental unease or sorrow.
To ridicule, mock, or make fun of; also used as a personal name in ancient times.
To delay; to hinder; to obstruct
To realize; to awaken; to comprehend
Leisurely, unhurried, long-drawn-out; to swing, to sway; to be far away in time or space
To be slow-witted, dull, or foolish; also refers to a state of mental slowness or lack of sharpness.
sorrowful, grieved, mournful; a feeling of deep sadness or regret.
suffering; calamity; misfortune
Hasty, hurried; hurriedly; quickly
Meaning, idea, thought; intention, will; also appears as a variant form of 意.
To be pleased, happy, contented; to delight in; cheerful disposition.
Sharp, clever, smart; used in the word 伶俐 meaning clever, intelligent, or nimble.
You (formal/polite); your (honorific); a classical Chinese term for 'you' showing respect to the addressee.
Worry, distress, anxiety; to be troubled or vexed; to suffer from mental anguish.
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.