Browse meaningful Chinese characters for names — pronunciations, core meanings, radicals, stroke counts, and structure.
To cultivate; to repair; to study
Large, grand, imposing (in appearance); used primarily in the classical term 俣俣 meaning grand and imposing.
younger brother; used in Japanese names and some Chinese dialects.
Vehicle, car; rickshaw; cart
companion, mate, associate; a person of the same kind or class; to pair, to match
A rare character in Classical Chinese, primarily used in the word 俧俧
Stately, solemn, dignified; imposing in appearance; to arrange neatly
Two; a couple; both
Pair, couple; spouse; harmonious pair
A type of actor in traditional Chinese opera; also used historically to refer to certain ethnic groups or servants.
Private, personal — used primarily in the word 家俬 (furniture), where it
frugal, thrifty, economical; simple and plain (in lifestyle)
to repair; to mend; to study
To bend down; to lower one's head; to stoop
Harmonious — describes a state of peace, accord, and gentle agreement; used in classical contexts to denote harmony and compatibility.
all, together, complete; used to indicate inclusiveness or totality.
Xiao — to imitate, to follow as a model; to emulate; to learn from.
actor, comedian; a type of classical Chinese poetry (linked verse); farce, jest.
Sparse, thin; scanty; ancient term for a short coat or unlined garment.
To distribute, to apportion; a bundle or package; historically used to refer to a tax payment in kind.
Beginning, start; to begin; also means well-arranged, good
To abandon, betray; ungrateful, disloyal; to turn against someone who has shown kindness.
Official salary; stipend; government pay for officials.
To recline; to lean on; to depend on
I, me (informal, dialectal, often used in Northern Chinese dialects; carries rustic or unrefined connotations)
To prepare; to get ready; to make arrangements
Ancient term for porridge, congee, or gruel.
delighted, joyful, happy; ancient variant of 欣
To cause, to enable; to make something happen; used in classical Chinese to mean 'to make' or 'so that'.
Ancient variant of 虎 (hǔ), meaning 'tiger'; also used in some historical texts.
Chang — refers to a ghost or malevolent spirit in Chinese folklore; also describes someone who is reckless, rash, or acts as a guide
To know, to understand, to be aware — archaic or literary character
To combine, to merge, to unite; also used in classical texts to mean 'together' or 'side by side'.
To slander, defame, or speak ill of someone; to damage someone's reputation through false statements.
to mock, ridicule; to harass, vex; to be arrogant, haughty
deputy; assistant; subordinate
Two; both; a pair
Wǎn — graceful, beautiful; to entertain; to please
Lai — to come; to bring; to cause
granary, storehouse, warehouse; to store; also used in names.
倊 — A rarely used character in modern Chinese, primarily appearing in; meaning obscure but often interpreted as 'to assist' or 'to follow'.
Individual; single; unit
official in charge; keeper; attendant
times, -fold; double; to double or multiply
Ancient form of 腆; meaning: abundant, plentiful; also, to show respect.
Suddenly, quickly, rapidly — describes something happening in an instant or with
Suddenly, quickly, rapidly — describes something happening in an instant or with
Plural marker for pronouns and some nouns referring to people; indicates a group of people.
to fall; to collapse; to invert
tranquil, peaceful, calm; quiet; composed.
Stubborn, obstinate, unyielding; also refers to someone with a tough, unyielding character.
Chui — an ancient legendary craftsman and inventor in Chinese mythology, known
Favor, luck, fortune; to be favored or lucky; to survive by luck.
friend, companion; to assist; to rely on
If; supposing; in case
To wait; to await; to inquire after
to lean on; to rely on; to depend on
Mask — an ancient mask used in exorcism rituals; also refers to a grimacing or ugly appearance.
Unrestrained, free and easy; unconventional; elegant and graceful
Diligent; energetic; used in ancient texts, now rare in modern usage except in certain
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.