Chinese Name Generator
中文名字生成器Generate authentic Chinese names with characters (汉字), pinyin, and meanings. Perfect for stories, games, or finding your Chinese name.
Chinese Name Order
Chinese names are written as: Surname + Given Name. For example: 王明远 (Wáng Míngyuǎn) = Surname "Wang" + Given Name "Mingyuan"
⚙️ Name Settings 设置
Mix of all name styles
📜 Generated Names 生成结果
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📖 Chinese Naming Traditions 中国命名传统
Chinese names carry profound cultural significance. Unlike Western names, Chinese names are carefully chosen with specific meanings in mind, often reflecting the family's hopes, values, and aspirations for the child.
Name Structure 名字结构
A typical Chinese name consists of:
- 姓 (Xìng) - Surname: Usually 1 character, comes FIRST
- 名 (Míng) - Given Name: 1-2 characters, comes after surname
Example: 李明 (Lǐ Míng) = Surname "Li" + Given name "Ming"
Five Elements 五行
The Five Elements (五行, Wǔ Xíng) are fundamental concepts in Chinese philosophy: Wood (木), Fire (火), Earth (土), Metal (金), and Water (水). Parents may choose name characters based on which element their child needs for balance according to their birth date and time.
Common Character Meanings
强 (strong), 伟 (great), 龙 (dragon), 杰 (outstanding), 明 (bright), 志 (ambition)
美 (beautiful), 丽 (elegant), 兰 (orchid), 玉 (jade), 慧 (wise), 婷 (graceful)
🏆 Top 10 Surnames 常见姓氏
1. 王 Wáng (King)
2. 李 Lǐ (Plum)
3. 张 Zhāng (Stretch)
4. 刘 Liú (Kill)
5. 陈 Chén (Ancient state)
6. 杨 Yáng (Poplar)
7. 黄 Huáng (Yellow)
8. 赵 Zhào (Ancient state)
9. 周 Zhōu (Dynasty)
10. 吴 Wú (Ancient state)
🎨 Style Guide 风格指南
Traditional: Classic names
Modern: Trendy names
Ancient: Historical/warrior
Poetic: Literary names
Five Elements: 金木水火土
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Frequently Asked Questions 常见问题
Chinese names consist of a surname (family name) followed by a given name. The surname is typically one character (sometimes two), while the given name is one or two characters. Unlike Western names, the surname comes FIRST. For example, in '王明远' (Wáng Míngyuǎn), '王' is the surname and '明远' is the given name.
The most common Chinese surnames are Wang (王), Li (李), Zhang (张), Liu (刘), and Chen (陈). These five surnames alone account for over 30% of the Chinese population. The saying '百家姓' (Hundred Family Surnames) refers to a classic Chinese text listing common surnames.
Chinese names carry deep meanings. Each character is carefully chosen to express hopes, virtues, or qualities parents wish for their child. For example, '明' (míng) means bright/brilliant, '慧' (huì) means wise, '强' (qiáng) means strong, and '美' (měi) means beautiful. Names often combine characters for layered meanings.
The Five Elements (五行, Wǔ Xíng) - Wood (木), Fire (火), Earth (土), Metal (金), and Water (水) - are fundamental concepts in Chinese philosophy. Some parents choose name characters based on which element their child needs according to their birth date/time. Characters containing these elements' radicals are believed to bring balance.
A good Chinese name should: 1) Have positive, auspicious meanings, 2) Sound pleasant when spoken, 3) Look balanced when written, 4) Avoid unfortunate homophones, and 5) Complement the surname. Many also consider the stroke count of characters and Five Elements compatibility.
Absolutely! These names are perfect for fiction writing, game characters, RPG characters, or any creative project. The names are authentic Chinese names with real meanings. Just be respectful of the cultural significance when using them.
🏮 Note: Names are generated based on authentic Chinese naming conventions. All names are free to use for stories, games, characters, or any creative project. For real-life naming, consult native speakers for cultural appropriateness.