Which are some classic Chinese names?

Modern Chinese names have a mono-symbolic surname. It is followed by a given name with two characters. Some classic names are Xiu, meaning elegant, Zihan, meaning child, Shi, meaning honest, and Tao, meaning large waves.

Which Chinese names mean beautiful and elegant?

Many sweet names in Chinese imply beauty and elegance. Fang, a girls name, means beautiful. Mei also means beauty. Xiù means elegant and beautiful. Wan is another short name that implies grace.

Which Chinese names mean flower and rose?

Many pretty Chinese names symbolize flowers and roses. Li Mei is a Chinese name that means pretty rose. Hua means flower, while Lan means orchid flower. Sai also means a friend and a flower.

Which Chinese names mean lucky?

There are not many names that mean lucky in Chinese. Jiayi, pronounced as CHYA-EE, means auspicious. Wei Qi is a male name in Chinese that means very lucky.

Which Chinese names mean love?

Many Chinese names are symbolic of love. For example, Aibing means love, Ài means love and affection, and Mei is another name that means love.

Which Chinese names mean moon and star?

Many names in China refer to celestial bodies. The popular Chinese name Yue means moon, Sying means star, and Mei xing means beautiful star. You can use them for little girls.

How do Chinese names differ from Western names?

Chinese names are different from Western ones as they start with the family name. It is followed by the given name. The family name consists of one syllable. When deciding the name of a child, you will often find that males of the same generation in a traditional family have the first character of their given names in common (1).

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32 Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Cing	Unisex	Blue; Green; Young
Che	Boy	Hey!; Wagon; Chariot; Guy
Chi	Boy	Branch; God; Spiritual being; Will
Chin	Boy	Gold; Metal; Tapestry; Ferry
Chea	Boy	To be healthy; Thank; Apologize
Chung	Boy	Gentle; Virtuous; Chaste; Goblet
Chen	Boy	Morning; Grace; Charm
Chai	Boy	A lively person who is filled with joy; Flavored tea; Man; Victory; Ornamental hairpin
Chang	Boy	Flourish; Good; Sunlight; Unrestrained
Chong	Unisex	Stretch; Extend; Bowmaker

Chan	Boy	Exhibit; Old; Ancient; Display
Chau	Unisex	Pearl; Gem
Chinky	Boy	Round face; Qing dynasty
Chinna	Boy	Little one; Small; Gold; Cut; Torn; Trimmed; Qin
Caihong	Girl	Rainbow
Cao	Unisex	Tall; High; Grass; Straw; Thatch; Herbs
Chao	Unisex	Surpass; Leap over; Tide; Flow
Cheng	Unisex	Completed; Sincere; Rule; Clarity
Chenric	Unisex	Amazing morning
Cheung	Boy	Fortunate man

China	Unisex	Qin's kingdom
Cho	Girl	Butterfly; Smooth; Boat
Chu	Girl	Yahweh is salvation; Clear; Store
Chun	Unisex	Spring season; Standard; Whole
Cinco	Boy	Tall; High
Cong	Unisex	Intelligent; one who has lots of wisdom and excels in every aspect
Cui	Girl	Blue; Green; Emerald; Lofty
Chia	Unisex	Refuse; Decline
Cio	Unisex	Red; Vermillion; Conception
Cenna	Unisex	Brilliance; Radiance; Elegant forest; Well-born

Chunci	Girl	Pure; Clean; Simple
Chunwei	Girl	Pure; Simple; Small

Infographic: Popular Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C

When you choose a baby name for your bundle of joy, you want it to reflect a meaningful story while fitting their personality. The perfect name may sound elegant, connect to nature, or represent deep-seated traits your family values. Our infographic below contains a compilation of some Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C, perfect for your little one.

Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With C(infographic)

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