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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39 Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Saiyan	Unisex	Swallow; Jewel; Friend; Lover; Companion; Vegetable
Sy	Boy	Contraction Of St. Denys; One who hears everything; Victory; Hearing; Listening; Summer; Great; Rosy clouds
Shi	Boy	Time; Era; Season; Real; Stone; History; Tranquil
Suan	Unisex	White silk; Quiet; Calm
Sasan	Boy	Name of the founder of the Sasani dynasty; A great warrior and hunter; Morning
Siyaan	Girl	Silk; Fine thread; Charming; Fascinating
Si	Boy	Summer; Rosy clouds; Take charge; Earn; Victory; Prayer; Scholar
Siyan	Unisex	Beautiful as silk; Best; Clever
Shen	Boy	Spirit; Deep thinker; Deep thought
Son	Boy	Male child; Blue; Green; Mountain

Sheng	Boy	Victorious; To be able; Flourishing; Prosperous; Holy
Shu	Unisex	Good; Pure; Seed; Sprout; He who rises up
Seng	Unisex	Light; Completed; Succeeded; Sincere; Honest; True; Multiply; Increase
Sui	Unisex	Gold; Green; Accomplishment
Suli	Unisex	Plain; Respectful; Logic; Dawn; Beautiful
Shina	Girl	Graceful hour; Goods; Dignity; Warrior; Yahweh is gracious
Sung	Girl	Rise; Victory; Inherit; Succeeded
Saylee	Girl	Plum tree; Flower
Shiyan	Unisex	A city in China; Experiment; Indiscretion
Sha	Unisex	Girl; Sand

Shiya	Unisex	Purple or violet; Night;
Sujin	Unisex	Dawn; Fine jade; Harvest; Lifespan
Shaolin	Unisex	Small forest
Sain	Boy	Auspicious; Falcon; Shine
Se	Boy	Zither
Sen	Girl	Existence; To be
Shing	Boy	To achieve victory; Flourishing; Prosperous; Fox
Shuang	Unisex	To be clear and bright
Shui	Unisex	Water; Fluidity
Shun	Unisex	To be fast

Shuo	Boy	A great achievement that brings wealth
Su	Unisex	Water; Plain; Simple; Pleasant; Rose; Prize; Second earthly branch; Era
Sun	Unisex	Grandchild; Descendant; Goodness
Susu	Unisex	Simple; Horse; Horseman; Faint sound
Syaoran	Boy	Little wolf
Sudan	Unisex	Black; Sultan
Shei	Unisex	Unique and exotic
Seah	Unisex	A place name for a province named Xie
Shee	Unisex	Descendant of Séaghdha

Infographic: Meaningful Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S

If you are ready to embark on the journey to find a meaningful name for your child, check out our infographic below. It shares a list of Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With S that are elegant and distinct. These options are selected from diverse cultures and languages, offering you the best baby name options worldwide. Scroll through the list to find a suitable name based on your preference and liking.

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

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