Whether you have Asian origins or not, it is always interesting to look at what is done with our neighbors before finding the ideal name for your child. Here are 20 Chinese names that you might like to name your little boy, especially thanks to their meaning.
Want originality and exoticism to name the little boy you carry in your belly? Why not take inspiration from Asia to give the name of your future child a little pep? We give you twenty names and many examples of ways to name your little one, to make it unique. This time, let's take a look at first names of Chinese origin, which may crack you up, even if you or your partner is not Chinese.
First names with very important meaning
The advantage of Chinese names is that most of the time, their meaning is very poetic. Plus, they're short and easy to remember. A definite asset for parents who want to give their baby an effective first name. You should know that in China, all common names can be the subject of a first name. This is why the choice is so much greater than in the West. Usually, first names that are intended to bring luck, strength or intelligence to their child are chosen by parents. In Asia, the choice of the name given to your baby is very important since for the inhabitants of this continent, it largely influences the personality of their child and can even have an impact on the course of his destiny.
In short, here is 20 cute Chinese names for your little boy:
Lian
Tao
Jian
Shi
Lee
Guo
Ming
Jin
Xiong
Liang
Tian
Bao
Cheng
Wu
Meng
Qiang
Tuan
Zhen
Yi
Hui
On the girls side, here is 20 original names from China:
Have
Year
Fang
Hua
Jia
Lan
Linen
Mee
There is
Shin-Mu
Ting-Ting
May
Wen
Mei
Xiu
Xian
Shan
Ngoc
Yi
Zan
Some popular Chinese names
For little boys, Chinese parents often use names that refer to their intelligence or strength as their first names. Qiang means strong while Xiong relates to power.
Many parents in China also like to call their baby boy Cheng. This first name means "success" or "achievement" in Chinese. The little ones named Cheng are generally sentimental children, who like to talk a lot but who are loyal to those close to them.
Tuan is a masculine given name which has for meaning the terms "talent", "knowledge", but also "obedient". Enough to give your little one a bright future. This name for boys is used by both Chinese and Vietnamese parents. The personality of the Tuan is to be perceptive, delicate and far-sighted.
Except for a letter, we have the first name Tian, which has a very nice meaning since it means "sky" and "paradise". It is possible to make it a composite first name. One of the greatest qualities of boys named Tian is being vigorous. The author of the Chinese national anthem, entitled The March of the Volunteers, is Tian Han.
In the same genre, there is the first name Lian that French parents seem to have discovered from 2006. The latter means "graceful" in Chinese. These little boys so named are meant to be helpful, creative and responsible.
We keep the root of the first name Lian and add a G. This gives the first name Liang, which has the meanings "shiny" and "luminous". Some Chinese parents like to use this first name to make it a compound first name. We can cite for example Chia-Liang, Hai-Liang, Guo-Liang, Hsien-Liang… This boy's first name can also be a family name. Children called Liang are known for their bravery and they are good communicators.
We stay in the same theme with the first name Ming, which means "bright" or "prompt". There is a famous architect, who has Chinese and American origins, who bears this first name. This is Leoh Ming Pei, who is also the origin of the Louvre pyramid. Boys called Ming are said to be skillful.
Very cute, the first name Tao is given to both Chinese and Vietnamese children. Regarding its meaning, this first name means "long life", "way", "creation" and "respectful of his parents". One of the greatest qualities of little boys called Tao is their sociability.
We end with a first name with the last letter of the alphabet as an initial. It is Zhen, which has nothing to do with relaxation. Indeed this first name for boy means "shock", or even "earthquake". In Chinese astrology, the first name Zhen has the meaning "a referent star". The character of children so called is to be warm. The first emperor of China was Zhen Ying (known as Qin Shi Huangdi).
Traditional Chinese names for boys
Want a really short first name? There is no lack of choice in Chinese names. We take a tour of some traditional first names for her boy. Year means "peaceful" and "healthy". It’s the guarantee of having a calm and healthy baby. First name Bao, which looks a lot like Tao means "leopard". A name surely associated with a child with a slightly wild character, but who will not let himself be walked on. Want a pretty poetic name reminiscent of "waves"? Why not call your little boy Bo ? Simple and efficient. We go to the letter C with the first names Cai and Cheng, which mean respectively "fortune", "accomplish" and "succeed". Not sure that it is very successful in France but the first name Of, which recalls the famous determinant, means "virtuous". First name Dong meanwhile is "east" and "east". Male first name Feng for its part has a rather astonishing symbolism since it means "peak".
Gang is a name that is intended for "tough", "sturdy" and "inflexible" little boys. Fancy a male first name that relates to felines, but other than Bao? There is the first name Hu which means "tiger". We add an I and we get the first name Hui, which means "splendor" and "luminous". Do you hope your baby is "exceptional", like a "hero" and part of the "elite"? There is the first name Jie which is associated with these three words. Just like An, the male first name Kang means "health" and would be associated with a rather "vigorous" baby. Do you dream of having a child with a strong personality? There is the first name Long which means "dragon". In the same theme, we have the first name Meng which means "fierce" and "vigorous". Conversely the first name for boy Ning means "quiet" and "peaceful".
We then go to the first name Peng which has for meaning the terms "big bird" and "rock". We continue with the first name Shi for boy, which relates to the word "generation". If the word Song means song in English, in Chinese it means "pine" and it's a given name. The little boys named Wei can boast of having a symbolism associated with the term "great". Always with the W, there are the first names Wen and Wu which mean "elegant", "soft" and "refined" on the one hand and "enduring" and "daring" on the other. Finally, with the letter Y we have the first names Yong or You, which mean "brave" and "friendly" respectively.
Mixed first names, for girl and boy
As a parent, if you don't want to know the gender of your baby before birth, it may be good to choose a name that works for a little girl as well as a little boy. Why not choose the first name Jin, which means gold and silver. In Japan, this first name symbolizes "virtue" and "charity". The personality trait of children named Jin is to be curious, but also lonely.
A variant of Qiang is the first name Chang. It can be worn by both little boys and girls and means "prosperity". Another translation indicates that it means the terms "easy", "free" and "smooth". In the People's Republic of China, Chang is also a very popular surname. Children who are so called have the quality of being rigorous.
Among the traditional male names of China, there is Yuan. It means "park" or "round", but it can also be worn by little girls who are supposed to be "graceful". There are different calligraphies of this first name. It is a character trait of the Yuan that they are courageous and have good intuition.
Another popular given name for Chinese baby boys is Jian. The little ones that are called that are generally clean and nuanced. Regarding its meaning, know that the first name Jian means "health". One way, for parents who name their child in this way, to put all the chances on their side so that their offspring does not have any disease.
Lee (which can also be written Li) is a Chinese given name that can be found all over the world, especially in Anglo-Saxon countries. Both girls and boys can be called that. In English this name means "glade" and in Irish, it refers to "strength" and "power". In Chinese, Lee means "upright" and "sharp". One thing is certain, with such a first name, the little one will not be let down in life. Most children named that are said to be pragmatic and open-minded.
We stay in the first names of three letters with Guo. This mixed name, but also traditional, has for meaning the words "country" and "nation". In China, it is as much a first name as a last name and some parents give their child compound names such as Guo-Hui, Xio-Guo or Guo-Qiang. The personality of the Guo is to be cheerful and to be able to be diplomats.
Impossible to make it shorter than the first name Yi. It can be worn by girls as well as boys and has the terms "righteousness", "justice" and "virtue" as a symbol. Korean parents also use it for their children. The personality of people with the first name Yi is to be "nice", "modest" and "generous".
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