Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Evil, wicked, bad, vicious; also used in Japanese kanji with similar meaning.
Sincere, honest, scrupulous — describes someone with genuine intentions and upright character.
to hang; to suspend; to be pending
stingy, miserly; frugal, economical; lacking, deficient
To delay; to hinder; to obstruct
to pity; to feel compassion; to sympathize with
joy, happiness; to enjoy; inner feelings, emotions
Fěi — to want to speak but unable to find the words; hesitant in speech; pent-up thoughts.
sorrow, grief, sadness; compassion, pity; mournful, melancholy.
Virtue, morality, ethics; an archaic variant of 德 (dé) meaning moral character, integrity, and virtuous
Haggard, gaunt, distressed, careworn — describes a worn-out, tired, or anxious appearance,
disappointed, dejected, melancholy, sorrowful — describes a state of sadness, regret, or
Bored; depressed; stuffy
Sad; sorrowful; mournful
Palpitate; throb with fear or anxiety; to be terrified or frightened
Worry, anxiety, distress; to be troubled or concerned about something.
Worry, anxiety; to be troubled or distressed in mind.
resentful; indignant; angry
to mourn; to grieve; lamentation
Miserable, sorrowful, desolate; describes a state of deep sadness, grief, or bleakness.
Sincere, earnest, simple-hearted; also means empty, void.
Weak, feeble, timid; lacking in strength or courage.
Lun — to understand, to comprehend; to be intelligent; to be clear-minded.
Worried, anxious; distressed in mind; also used to describe a state of mental unease or agitation.
Anxious, worried; distressed; suffering
Confused, bewildered, muddled; unclear in thought or perception.
Distressed; sorrowful; anxious
feeling, emotion, sentiment, affection, situation, circumstances
Melancholy, sorrowful, disconsolate; describes a state of sadness, disappointment, or grief.
Honest, sincere, virtuous; to treat with sincerity; also used in names meaning honest and kind.
Brave; courageous; valiant
A state of distress, sorrow, or melancholy; also refers to a dissonant or chaotic sound.
To startle; to be frightened or alarmed; to surprise
to sigh with regret; to feel sorry; to pity
Yuan — 1. (archaic) resentment; grievance; sorrow. 2. (variant) alternative form of 苑 (yuàn), meaning garden, park, or
Gold — refers to gold or metal; used in names to convey value, preciousness, or metallic qualities.
To harm; to injure; to damage
Greedy, avaricious; also means cold, frigid (rare usage).
To feel grief, sorrow, or regret; to be pained or distressed in heart.
To doubt; to be uncertain; to be confused
Harmony, peace; gentle, mild; (archaic) used in names.
Weary, tired; diligent, attentive; variant of 倦 meaning tired.
Dàn — to burn; to blaze; tranquil
Cautious, vigilant, alert; to be on guard against.
Ancient variant form of 惕 (tì), meaning 'cautious', 'vigilant', 'wary'.
To think of, to miss, to remember fondly; also used in classical Chinese to mean to test or examine.
frustrated; bewildered; perplexed
to be anxious, worried; to be weary, exhausted; (literary) to stop, cease
Absent-minded; distracted; in a daze
Confused, muddled, bewildered; mentally unclear or dazed; also can mean dim, obscure.
To cherish; to treasure; to value highly
Disappointed; bewildered; unclear
Delighted; joyful; happy (archaic or rare usage).
Only; alone; but
Kindness, favor, benefit; also refers to something given graciously, wisdom, or used as an honorific
Evil, wicked, bad; vicious, ferocious; dislike, hate
Suspicious; doubtful; anxious
A rare character used in Japanese names and historical Chinese texts; variant form meaning 'all', 'total', 'general'.
A rare Chinese surname; also appears in ancient texts with uncertain meaning, possibly related to a
Ancient variant form of 慂 (yǒng), meaning to encourage, urge, or instigate; also appears as a variant of 勇 (yǒng) meaning brave or courageous.
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.