Which are some classic Chinese names?

Modern Chinese names have a mono-symbolic surname. It is followed by a given name with two characters. Some classic names are Xiu, meaning elegant, Zihan, meaning child, Shi, meaning honest, and Tao, meaning large waves.

Which Chinese names mean beautiful and elegant?

Many sweet names in Chinese imply beauty and elegance. Fang, a girls name, means beautiful. Mei also means beauty. Xiù means elegant and beautiful. Wan is another short name that implies grace.

Which Chinese names mean flower and rose?

Many pretty Chinese names symbolize flowers and roses. Li Mei is a Chinese name that means pretty rose. Hua means flower, while Lan means orchid flower. Sai also means a friend and a flower.

Which Chinese names mean lucky?

There are not many names that mean lucky in Chinese. Jiayi, pronounced as CHYA-EE, means auspicious. Wei Qi is a male name in Chinese that means very lucky.

Which Chinese names mean love?

Many Chinese names are symbolic of love. For example, Aibing means love, Ài means love and affection, and Mei is another name that means love.

Which Chinese names mean moon and star?

Many names in China refer to celestial bodies. The popular Chinese name Yue means moon, Sying means star, and Mei xing means beautiful star. You can use them for little girls.

How do Chinese names differ from Western names?

Chinese names are different from Western ones as they start with the family name. It is followed by the given name. The family name consists of one syllable. When deciding the name of a child, you will often find that males of the same generation in a traditional family have the first character of their given names in common (1).

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29 Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

Written by Shikha Thakur, MBA

Edited by Siddharth Kesiraju, MA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Fact-checked by Praggya Joshi, MA, BEd

Last Updated on Oct 3, 2023

Illustration: MomJunction Design Team

Name	Gender	Meaning
Hao	Boy	Vastness of sky; Straightforward; Open minded; Good; Perfect
Hai	Girl	Living; Sea; Ocean
Hoang	Boy	Expanse of water; Female phoenix; Bright; Yellow
Hong	Boy	Rainbow; Enlarge; Wild Swan; Chicken
Haoyu-Baby-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More	Boy	Brilliant; Courageous; Ambitious
Hena	Girl	Happiness; Harmony; Graceful
Hy	Boy	High; Thank; Flying upward; West
Hoa	Girl	Flower; Splendid; Harmonious; Love; Sky
Hanh	Girl	Apricot tree; Trusted; Fortunate
Hung	Boy	Brave; Pink rose; Prosper; Flourish

Ha-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity	Girl	Summer; Sunshine; Warmth
Hae	Girl	Sun; Sea
Huong	Girl	Scent of the flower; Pink; Rosy
Hang	Girl	Full moon angel; Ship; Navigate; Sail; Business; Line; Row
Hyson	Boy	Flourishing spring; A name after an English tea merchant
Heng	Girl	Constant; Steady; Persistent; Lucky; Home ruler
Him	Boy	Strength; Force; Modest
Hoe	Girl	A garden tool used to loosen soil; One who lives on a hill; River; Harmony; Lotus
Holea	Girl	Holy
Holwell	Boy	Lives by the Holy Spring

Hou	Boy	Marquis; Empress; Queen; Lord; Nobleman
Hu	Boy	Tiger; Blessing; Favor from heaven; Barbarian; Wild; Wattle
Hua	Unisex	Splendid; Flower; Blossom
Huan	Girl	Fortunate; Happy; Pleased
Huang-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights	Boy	Bright; Shining; Luminous; Yellow; Phoenix
Hui	Unisex	Brightness; Favor; Benefit
Huynh	Unisex	Yellow
Hoy	Boy	Sailor; Cargo shop; High; Sea; Open; Victorious
Hongxia	Unisex	Red; Vermillion; Mist; Rosy or pink clouds

Infographic: Top Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H

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Chinese Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With H(infographic)

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Shikha ThakurMBA

Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood.

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Siddharth KesirajuMA, Certification in Relationship Coaching

Siddharth holds a certification in Relationship Coaching and a masters degree in communication and journalism from the University of Hyderabad. He has around seven years of experience in various fields of writing and editing.

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Praggya JoshiMA, BEd

Praggya Joshi holds a bachelor's degree in Education and a master's in Ancient Indian History from University of Delhi. She has a robust knowledge of literature, society, and ethics. Praggya has been a content writer since 2021, researching and writing on education, health and wellness, and travel.

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