Chinese Name Generator
Generate authentic Chinese names with Pinyin and meanings. Customize by gender and desired attributes like strength, beauty, or intelligence.
About
Chinese names are rich in meaning and tradition. A typical name consists of a surname (family name) followed by a one or two-character given name. This generator helps you create meaningful Chinese names suitable for characters, babies, or those adopting a Chinese name.
The tool pairs common surnames with given names selected for their positive connotations in Chinese culture. We provide the Simplified Chinese characters, the Pinyin transliteration (for pronunciation), and the English meaning.
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Formulas
The generator constructs names based on cultural attributes:
- Step 1. Select a Surname from the top 100 most common Chinese family names.
- Step 2. Select a Given Name based on Gender and Meaning (e.g., 'Nature', 'Virtue').
- Step 3. Combine to form the full name string.
- Step 4. Output Character + Pinyin + Meaning.
Reference Data
| Component | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Surname (Xing) | Usually 1 Character, comes first | Li (李), Wang (王) |
| Given Name (Ming) | 1 or 2 Characters | Wei (伟 - Great), Na (娜 - Elegant) |
| Full Name | Surname + Given Name | Li Wei (李伟) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Pinyin is the official romanization system for Standard Chinese. It helps you understand how to pronounce the characters.
Yes, while some Chinese characters are unisex, many have strong associations with masculinity (strength, greatness) or femininity (flowers, elegance).
The generator currently produces single or double character given names randomly to provide variety.