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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28 Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Kai	Boy	Sea; Keeper of the keys; Shell; Pier; From the sea
Kye	Boy	Ocean; To rejoice; Triumph; Victory
Kaiya	Girl	Forgiveness; Yew tree; Pure; Elegant
Kirin	Boy	Praiser; Poet; Light beam; One who praises; Sacred creature representing beauty, grace, and knowledge
Kylin	Girl	Keeper of the keys; Pure; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Khoi	Boy	First; Chief; Leader; Precious; Funny; Strange
Kyelle	Girl	A narrow strait of a water
Ko	Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Amber; Tall or high
Kiet	Boy	Honor; Hero
Kuan	Unisex	To rejoice

Ke	Unisex	Hair; Rejoice
Khanh	Boy	Precious stone; Noble; Officer; Celebrate; Congratulate
Kie	Unisex	Uncommon blessing; Order; Discipline; Age
Kio	Unisex	Japanese professional shogi title; Expensive centre; Horn of the Jupiter
Kong	Boy	King; Hole or opening
Kashan	Boy	Kettle; Cauldron; The town of the Kasian people
Kao	Boy	High; Tall; Beautiful flower
Kaian	Unisex	Leader; Victory of peace
Kang	Boy	Health; Healthy; Happy; Ginger
Koh	Unisex	Gold

Kou	Unisex	Gold; Blessing; Fortune; Happiness; Light; Ray; Interest; Success; Pleasing; Vigor
Kija	Girl	Chinese sage
Koshing	Boy	Step by step upwards
Kaili	Unisex	Each of the two; Pure; My God is an oath; Beautiful; Victorious
Keung	Boy	Universe
Kueng	Boy	The name means Universe
Kun	Boy	Earth; Female; To construct; Strong; Respect
Kuo	Boy	Kuo means Vast in Chenese

Infographic: Beautiful Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K

Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K are meaningful and pleasing to the ear. The following infographic introduces you to several Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With K along with their meanings, making it easier to find one that aligns with your preferences. Explore the options to choose your favorite, and share this list with fellow parents to help them in their name search.

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

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