Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To remember with concern; to keep thinking about; to be anxious about
Fear — to be afraid, frightened, or apprehensive; dread; terror.
Miserable, tragic, pitiful; cruel, merciless; severe, to a serious degree.
punish, discipline, penalize — to impose a penalty for wrongdoing; to serve as a warning; to take disciplinary action.
Virtue, morality, goodness — an archaic variant of 德 (dé), representing moral
Exhausted, weary, fatigued; describes a state of extreme physical or mental tiredness.
satisfied, pleased, content; comfortable, at ease.
Ashamed; to feel shame or guilt; embarrassed due to one's own shortcomings or mistakes.
To fear; to dread; to be afraid of
To be accustomed to; to be used to; to indulge
Lazy, indolent, sluggish; negligent in duties or work.
Angry; annoyed; irritated
Yun — a Chinese surname; also meaning magnanimous, generous, or abundant.
to think; to believe; to suppose
Anxious, fearful, apprehensive — describes a state of unease, worry, or nervousness
Fearful, terrified; anxious, worried; trembling with fear.
fearful, apprehensive, anxious; describes a state of nervousness or trepidation
Foolish, stupid; to disturb, to stir up; archaic variant meaning similar to 蠢.
Solitary; lonely; desolate
To provoke, cause, or attract (usually trouble, anger, or affection); to stir up; to tease.
Wise, intelligent, understanding; awake, clear-headed; also used in words describing mutual understanding and sympathy.
Sorrowful, grieved, compassionate; deeply pained or distressed; feeling pity or sympathy.
Narrow-minded; prejudiced; biased
Confused, muddled, absent-minded; to be in a daze or stupor.
Zong — to be obstructed, choked, or suffocated; to feel stifled or oppressed.
惿 — a rare character used in classical Chinese, primarily appearing in
to change countenance; to look grave or solemn; sad, sorrowful appearance.
To worry; to be anxious; to feel distressed
Rebellious, perverse, disobedient; to go against, to violate.
Comfortable, at ease; relaxed; also used in historical personal names.
to fear; to dread; to be apprehensive of
To change; to alter; to reform. Archaic variant of 革 (gé).
fault, transgression, error; to exceed, to delay; a defect or shortcoming.
To regret; to resent; to be resentful
To heal, recover; to improve; to exceed, surpass
Pleasant, happy, joyful; to enjoy, to delight in; cheerful.
sincere; heartfelt; full of grief
To be resentful; to harbor a grudge; also historically used as a personal name.
Disorderly, chaotic; rebellious; to disturb, to agitate.
to commiserate; to pity; sorrow
Obstinate; stubborn; willful
Meaning, idea, thought, intention, wish; also refers to consciousness, significance, or opinion.
to strive; to exert oneself; to be diligent
Yǒng — a rare character meaning to be brave, courageous, or valiant; an alternative form of 勇.
To rest; to take a break; to cease from work
To be negligent; to be remiss; to be disrespectful
Tranquil — describes a state of quiet, peaceful, and harmonious demeanor or; gentle and serene.
Stunned, astonished, taken aback; describes a state of sudden surprise or shock.
Sincere, honest; to trust, believe; to be pleased, content
Negligent, careless, inattentive; used in classical Chinese to describe a state of negligence or lack
Sincere, respectful; also used in names.
Ke — an ancient variant of 恪, meaning respectful, reverent, cautious; used in names to denote respect and prudence.
Foolish, stupid, simple-minded; humble self-reference meaning 'I' (self-deprecating); to make a fool of, to deceive.
Love — deep affection, fondness, tender passion, or care; to like or be fond of something; to cherish.
satisfied, content, pleased; to one's satisfaction; comfortable
Narrow-minded, petty-minded, small-hearted; obstinate, stubborn.
timid, weak, cowardly; hesitant, indecisive
To feel; to sense; to perceive
To be angry, indignant, or resentful; to feel displeasure or irritation.
Careless, negligent; absent-minded; confused state of mind.
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.