Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
Frightened, alarmed, anxious; used in classical Chinese to describe a state of fear or apprehension.
To grieve deeply; to be overwhelmed with sorrow; extreme grief or lamentation.
Arrogant, haughty, proud; to despise, look down upon; also used in classical texts to mean leisurely, unrestrained.
Bright, clear, cheerful; refreshing, comfortable; straightforward, candid.
Slow — refers to a low speed or tempo; not fast; sluggish
habit; custom; accustomed to
Sincere, honest, cautious; describes a person of integrity and earnest character.
Sincere, honest; straightforward; hasty, hurried
To respect; to esteem; to hold in high regard
Wisdom — intelligence, cleverness, mental acuity; often used in words related to intellect, understanding, and discernment.
Generous; indignant; deeply moved
To be sorrowful, grieved; to be anxious, worried; to be cautious, careful.
To be angry, resentful, or sulky; to feel aggrieved or offended; to nurse a grievance.
To instigate; to incite; to egg on
Cautious, careful; prudent; also means 'brave, courageous' in some contexts.
Reluctant, unwilling; cautious; to injure
To consider, think over, ponder; anxiety, worry; concern
Injured, wounded; to harm, to hurt; grieved, sorrowful.
to comfort; to console; to soothe
Worried, anxious; also refers to something that is coiled or bound together.
Forgetful; negligent; careless
Stingy, miserly; to stint, to be sparing with; deficient, lacking.
Fearful, terrified; to be intimidated; to submit in fear
Lazy, indolent, lethargic — describes a state of being idle, sluggish, or
Qing — to celebrate; celebration; congratulation
Generous, magnanimous, liberal; fervent, impassioned; open-handed.
High; lofty; elevated
To be afraid; to be terrified; to be in awe
Sincere, earnest; respectful; diligent
to be concerned about; to care for; to be attached to
Grief, sorrow, distress; a feeling of deep sadness or mourning.
Sorrowful, mournful, distressed — describes a state of deep grief or sadness.
Desire, craving, longing, appetite — refers to strong wants, passions, or lusts,
To rely on; to depend on; to base on
Sorrowful, melancholy; to depend on, rely on; aimless, without direction.
Hasty, rash; negligent, careless; agitated, unsettled.
Worry, sorrow, grief, anxiety; to be concerned about, to worry; melancholy.
Foolish, stupid, dull-witted; clumsy, awkward; also used in classical texts to describe someone who is slow-witted or
To remember; to bear in mind; to be concerned about.
To move, to stir, to agitate; archaic variant of 動 (dòng) meaning movement or action.
To be negligent; to be remiss; to be careless
rest, repose, to take a break; variant form of 憩 (qì) meaning to rest or take a respite.
An obscure, archaic Chinese character with uncertain meaning, possibly related to a
To swell, expand; to be filled with strong emotion, especially anger or pride.
Exhausted; tired; fatigued
To suppress, hold back, restrain; to feel suffocated or stifled; to be pent-up.
qiong2 — An ancient Chinese character meaning 'to be anxious, worried, or; also appears in some historical texts and names.
Arrogant, haughty, proud; conceited; also refers to a state of being overly pleased with oneself.
Hate, detest, abhor; intense dislike or aversion toward someone or something.
Disturbed, uneasy, restless — describes a state of mental agitation or restlessness.
To pity; to feel compassion for; to sympathize with
To rely on; to depend on; to base on
Confused, muddled, bewildered; in a state of mental confusion or disorder.
benevolent, kind, gracious; a variant form of 惠 with similar meaning of kindness and favor.
Haggard, worn-out, weary — describes a tired, thin, and pale appearance, often
Calm, composed, tranquil; also used in names to convey stability and peacefulness.
Cautious, careful; reluctantly; willing
Cautious, careful; prudent; respectful
To like; to be fond of; to enjoy
To like, to enjoy; to be fond of; delight, joy
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.