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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31 Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With Y

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Yan	Boy	God is gracious; Beautiful; Gorgeous; Cliffs; Rocks
Yang	Unisex	Sun; Ocean; Light
Yi	Unisex	Suitable; Harmony; Ceremony; Lustre; To laugh
Yue	Girl	Moon; Blessing; Pearl; Tall mountain; Fertile
Yazlin	Unisex	Asia; Inferior; Forest
Yu	Unisex	Jade; Precious stone; Pleasant; The elegant one; To oppose
Yao	Unisex	Born on Thursday; Jade; Mother of pearl; Friday
Yalina	Girl	One who is soft and delicate; Elegant; Beautiful; Graceful
Yena	Unisex	Bright; Thriving; Graceful; Delicate; Because of
Yuni	Unisex	June; Connection; Union; Young woman; Rain; Sunlight; Rainbow; Gentleness; Similar; Humanity

Yong	Unisex	Perpetual; Eternal; Brave
Yunay	Unisex	Cloud; Allow; Consent; Love; Friendly
Yuhan	Unisex	Jade; Lotus buds; Rain; Cold
Yarin	Unisex	To sing; To shout; Elegant; Graceful; Dignified
Yubin	Girl	Beautiful; Fair; Handsome; Refined
Yujin	Unisex	Rare treasure; Brilliance of gems
Yoyo	Unisex	Friend; Companion; Generation rule
Yanci	Unisex	Jan's son; Charming and kind; Fascinating and loving
Yali	Girl	My God for me; Elegant; Graceful; Power; Influence
Yuan	Boy	First; Chief; Deep water; Distant;

Yeni	Unisex	Bright or glorious rainbow; Fit
Ying	Boy	Lustre of gems; Brave; Hero; Flower; Shadow; Extremely
Yaren	Unisex	Close friend; Elegant; Refined; Benevolence; Kindness
Yoon	Girl	To govern; To oversee
Ya	Unisex	Elegant; Graceful; Violet
Yun	Girl	Cloud; Consent
Ye	Girl	Bright red; Brave; Leaf
Yudi	Unisex	Jade emperor
Yon	Girl	Barn swallow; Dove
Yin	Girl	The dark, calm, and cool side of things, often associated with the moon or night.

Yahui	Boy	Elegant; Favour

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

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

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

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