Chinese Name Generator (取名)

Get a meaningful Chinese name with beautiful characters, proper pronunciation, and deep cultural significance. Each name is carefully composed following traditional Chinese naming principles.

Your Name (English or any language)

We'll suggest Chinese names that echo the sound or meaning of your name.

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Chinese Naming Principles

Structure: Chinese names are typically 2-3 characters. First character = surname (family name), remaining 1-2 characters = given name. The family name comes first (opposite to Western convention).

Meaning matters: Every character carries deep meaning. Parents carefully choose characters that express their hopes — virtue, nature, wisdom, prosperity, or beauty.

Sound harmony: The tones of the characters should flow well together. Avoid characters with the same tone in sequence. The name should be pleasant to say aloud.

Five Elements: Traditional naming considers the child's BaZi chart. If the chart lacks Water, a name containing Water-element characters (ocean 海, rain 雨, river 河) is chosen to balance the elements.