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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36 Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Jin	Boy	Gold; Compassionate
Jinora	Girl	Wisdom; Illuminated; Victory
Jun	Boy	Pure; Clean; Truth; Talented; Handsome; Ruler; King
Juna	Girl	Young person; Born in June
Jiyan	Unisex	Life; Wisdom; Beautiful
Jian	Boy	Build; Establish; Strong
Joon	Boy	King; Monarch; Ruler; Military; Talented; Handsome;
Jordell	Boy	Unique thinkers; Beekeepers
Jiaan	Boy	Strong; Healthy
Jyn	Unisex	Gold; Compassionate; God's grace; Live; Victory

Jio	Unisex	Foot; Fragment; Shrad; Name of a river
Jion	Girl	Strong; Healthy
Jing	Boy	Peaceful; Tranquil; Crystal; Essence; Capital city
Jie	Boy	Hero; Outstanding; Pure; Unmask
Josan	Unisex	Grandchild
Ju	Girl	Chrysanthemum ; Daisy flower; Big
Jiaqi	Unisex	Auspicious; Good luck; Home; Fine jade; Admirable; Gem; Precious stone; Home; Family
Jia-Li	Girl	Good and Beautiful
Jiao-long	Boy	Resembling a dragon; Scaled dragon
Jing-sheng	Boy	Chinese; Born in the city or Beijing

Ju-long	Boy	Powerful and gigantic ; Strong and mighty like a dragon
Jer	Boy	Yahweh will exalt; Sacred name
Ji	Unisex	Wisdom; Intellect; Pond
Jia	Unisex	Favorite person; Family; Home; Good; Beautiful; Ravine; Valley
Jiang	Boy	Flowing river; Determined and constant
Jiao	Girl	Bright; Shining; Beautiful; Charming; Fascinating; Delicate
Jiei	Boy	A variation of Jie; Denotes a prominent and successful person
Jig	Boy	Quick; A person with swift speed
Jilpa	Girl	A person who gives life to other; A teacher of life.
Jinan	Unisex	Paradise; Garden; Gold; Money; Peace; Quiet

Jinni	Girl	Maid; Virgin; Bright and beautiful rainbow
Joo	Girl	Precious; Red; Around; Vermilion red; Cinnabar; Good
Judaala	Boy	Thoughtful; Joyful
Jy	Boy	Plum
Jyan	Boy	Knowledge; Conscience; Knowing; Courtyard
Jinglong	Unisex	Crystal; Clear, Bright gem cut like a dragon

Infographic: Top Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J

Naming your baby is a journey filled with limitless options. Be it influenced by culture, language, or a preferred letter, you can find the perfect name in our diverse baby name lists. This infographic showcases wonderful Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With J. Explore these names and select the one you resonate with. Share this guide with other parents to assist them in their quest for baby names.

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

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