Naming has always been an important part of Chinese culture.
Chinese names are unique and creative, as there can be unlimited combinations of thousands of Chinese characters. Chinese pinyin characters can be classified by the number of strokes required to draw them, and the number of strokes determines whether the character is yin or yang.
Yin means an even number of strokes, and Yan means an odd number of strokes. Chinese names should have a balance between Yin and Yang. Each Chinese name is individually created by the family. Unlike Western names, Chinese names write their given names in reverse, with the last name ahead. The reason Chinese people write last names first is to respect their ancestors.
Chinese last names represent the lineage of Chinese people. Chinese names consist of two syllables from the Chinese alphabet. Many Chinese names are gender-neutral and reflect common objects or feelings like house, ocean, sound, million, and hope. In Chinese culture, naming is considered an art form.
Some of the famous and popular names in China are Míng, Lin, Liu, Lee, Dong, Hong, Xiu, Fang, and Ying, amongst several others. Most parents choose Chinese characters with meanings.
Read on for some of the popular names in China used by various famous people in China.
Zhen, Meaning: a treasure Origin: Chinese ~ View Detail
Typhoon, Meaning: great wind Origin: Chinese ~ View Detail
Lian, Meaning: graceful willow Origin: Chinese
Bao, Meaning: treasure, jewel Origin: Chinese
Quon, Meaning: bright Origin: Chinese
Pei, Origin: Chinese surname
Bai, Meaning: outgoing Origin: Chinese
Baojin, Meaning: precious gold Origin: Mandarin
Min, Meaning: quick Origin: Chinese
Tai, Meaning: great extreme Origin: Chinese
Gish, Origin: Chinese, meaning unknown
Ye, Meaning: leaf Origin: Chinese
