160 Chinese Baby Girl Names With Meanings

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Chinese baby girl names originate in mainland China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Chinese diaspora overseas. The historical dominance of China over East Asian culture also spread its roots to Korea and Vietnam too.

Each name has a gorgeous meaning reflecting a plant, flower, celestial body, or any other natural wonder. Traditionally, Chinese baby girl names are a combination of two names. While the first is a name that relates to beauty, grace, happiness, or something else, the latter refers to the family root with appealing sound and meaning. Most Chinese baby girl names represent Ancient civilizations, beautiful places, modern cities, and places.

These names comprise a unique amalgamation of cultural diversity, ancestral worship, and religious fervor rooted in Confucian, Taoism, and Buddhist ideologies. Their naming pattern generally consists of a given name followed by a surname or the family name; however, women do not change their surnames after marriage (1).

The titles typically comprise one or two characters representing profound meaning and aspirational qualities like beauty, intelligence, compassion, and strength, which Chinese parents hold in high regard. Baby girls with inherently masculine family names often use delicate feminine titles that convey soft connotations to balance the title.

Family members frequently refer to the youngsters in the family by what is known as the milk name or little name, another venerable naming tradition in China (2). Interestingly, parents choose a disgusting milk name for their little one as part of a superstitious custom that it may ward off evil spirits.

Generational names are another prominent feature within the Chinese naming conventions. Each member of the generation (that is, siblings and paternal cousins) shares a common character. To create a generation poem, sixteen, thirty-two, or more ancestors are determined beforehand. Thus, Chinese names and naming customs are quite unique and interesting. Below is our collection of Chinese baby girl names that have unique associations.

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Nezha	Unisex	Resilient and fearless warrior
Nie	Unisex	Whisper; A place name
Niu	Girl	A girl; A young girl; Cute girl
Nuan	Girl	The person who is very friendly with wholehearted
Nuo	Girl	Elegant; Merciful; Kind hearted
Nuwa	Girl	The founder and the creator of the whole universe
Pangfua	Girl	Clouds in the shape of a flower; Flower cloud
Ping	Unisex	One who is peaceful and has a leveled mind
Qi	Girl	A fine Jade
Qian	Unisex	Modesty, humbleness

Qiao	Unisex	Pretty; Handsome person
Qing	Girl	A name for greenish blue color
Qing yuan	Unisex	A clear spring or deep water
Qinyang	Girl	Sunshine of my heart
Qiu	Unisex	Autumn in Chinese; Hanyu Pinyin transliteration of the Chinese family names
Rong	Unisex	A person who brings honor and prosperity
Ru	Unisex	One who is like a scholar
Ruxin	Unisex	Kind-hearted; Compassionate
Shaolin	Unisex	Monastic martial arts
Shei	Unisex	Unique and exotic

Shuang	Unisex	To be clear and bright
Shui	Unisex	One who is like water
Suhai	Unisex	Little star; Glowing
Sui	Unisex	Elegant, gentle, peaceful
Susu	Unisex	A very slight sound; A quiet person
Taiwan	Unisex	terraced bay
Tao	Unisex	Large waves
Tian	Unisex	heavenly or celestial
Ting	Girl	A graceful or a slim person
Tong	Unisex	Title given to a public officer; Tongue that means a chatterbox

Toph	Unisex	Tough; Lotus
Tsai	Unisex	Talented; Skillful
Ushi	Girl	A plant
Wei	Unisex	Power; Pomp
Wen	Unisex	Culture; Writing; Warm
Wong	Unisex	King; Royal
Xae	Unisex	Luxury; Indulgence
Xi	Unisex	Strength, dominance, power
Xia	Unisex	Summer glow
Xiang	Unisex	Fragrant, auspicious

Xiao	Unisex	Small, insignificant
Xiaoling	Unisex	Little clever one; Little quick one
Xiaomi	Unisex	Little rice
Xien	Unisex	Unique; Mysterious
Xin	Unisex	Responsibility, determination, resilience
Xing	Unisex	Star or to rise
Xinyi	Unisex	Faithful and righteous
Xinyue	Girl	New moon; Bright and beautiful moon
Xixi	Unisex	Happy; Joyful
Xuan	Unisex	Spring, bright, mysterious

Xue	Unisex	Bright, pure, snow
Yang	Unisex	Sun; Brightness
Yao	Unisex	Desire; Ambition
Yi	Unisex	exceptional, talented, or number one
Yin	Girl	The dark, calm, and cool side of things, often associated with the moon or night.
Yue	Girl	Moon; Joy
Yun	Girl	Cloud
Zheng	Unisex	Strength; Upright; Conqueror
Zhi	Unisex	Intelligence, wisdom, knowledge
Zihao	Unisex	Intelligent, accomplished, determined

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The vast tapestry of ancestors' knowledge, societal goals, and cultural conventions that form Chinese culture is beautifully captured in the naming traditions for Chinese baby girl names. Each name embodies a distinct cultural narrative and personal identity, regardless of whether it is conventional, based on numerology or astrology, or has taken on a more Westernized form. Chinese baby girl names are incredibly popular among parents all over the world because of their unique complexity.

Infographic: Alluring Chinese Baby Girl Names With Meanings

Chinese baby girl names radiate rich cultural symbolism. These names represent beauty, intelligence, and compassion by drawing on ancestor wisdom, cultural norms, and natural phenomena. They also respect the Yin and Yang principles of balance. The infographic below presents wonderful Chinese names you may consider for your daughter.

vibrant chinese names for your cute little princess (infographic)

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do Chinese baby girl names reflect Chinese culture and history?

The meanings and symbolism of Chinese baby girl names frequently mirror Chinese culture and history. The names may be taken from Chinese characters that denote a generational position, i.e., each member of the same generation will bear the character in their name. The names also often have strong cultural meanings, such as relating to nature, virtues, beauty, and historical characters. These names link to their traditions, values, and heritage, preserving cultural identity and expressing the rich history of Chinese culture.

2. Which Chinese girl names mean luck?

Some Chinese girl names that are believed to bring good luck or have relevant meanings include Jiayi (good or increase), Hui (brightness), and Xiang (good omen).

3. Which Chinese girl names mean gold?

In Chinese culture, the feminine names Jin and Baojin are commonly associated with the meaning of gold and also hold other profound meanings, such as wealth and precious jewels.

4. Which Chinese girl names mean lotus or flower?

In Chinese, the name Lian is commonly used for girls and boys and represents the lotus flower, while the name Hua holds the symbolic significance of a flower.

5. Which Chinese girl names mean happiness?

Chinese names such as Xīn yí, Huan, and Yijun carry the positive connotation of joy and happiness.

6. Which Chinese girl names mean butterfly?

In Chinese, several feminine names carry the meaning of butterflies. One typical example is the name Die, which directly corresponds to a butterfly in the Mandarin language. Another choice could be Hudie, which also means butterfly.

7. Which Chinese girl names mean lily?

The Chinese girl's name Baihé means lily, while names such as Lian and Anhe mean water lily.

References

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A basic guide to Chinese names
https://www.asiamediacentre.org.nz/features/explainer-chinese-names/
What’s in a Chinese Name?
https://nzchinasociety.org.nz/whats-in-a-chinese-name/

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