100+ Unique Chinese Girl Names And Their Meanings

Choosing a Chinese girl name is exciting.

Chinese parents pick names that reflect their hopes and dreams for their daughters. These names are meaningful and symbolic, often representing different positive qualities and character traits, including grace, elegance, courage, wisdom, and strength.

At other times, these names can have meanings that capture the beauty of natural elements, including flowers and precious stones.

If you’re learning Chinese, you may have decided to go with a Chinese name yourself.

Whether you’re looking for a name that attracts good fortune and abundance or one that depicts beauty and strength in character, I’ve got you covered.

Below I’ve gone over a long list of over 100 beautiful Chinese girl names, each with its own unique meaning and significance.

Table of Contents:

The structure of Chinese names
Meaningful and popular Chinese girl names
Considerations when choosing Chinese girl names

The structure of Chinese names

Most Chinese names follow a unique naming convention, where the family name or surname is placed before the given name. This is quite different from Western culture, where given names usually come before surnames.

In Chinese culture, the surname is typically one Chinese character or one syllable. Meanwhile, the given names can contain one or two Chinese characters or syllables.

There are some other considerations you can keep in mind when choosing a Chinese girl name, which we will explore further in the article.

Meaningful and popular Chinese girl names

The following lists include Chinese girl names in different categories.

The pinyin, characters, and meaning of each name are also included.

This list definitely isn’t exhaustive. Also, keep in mind that certain Chinese characters can be paired with a range of different characters to create a two-syllable Chinese name.

The tables below include some examples of these pairings.

Desirable virtues and ethics

The following are some popular and beautiful Chinese girl names related to positive virtues and traits.

These single characters are often combined with another character to create a more complex name.

Chinese Characters	Pinyin	Meaning	Example Pairings
爱	Ài	Love and affection	爱琳 (Ài lín)
敏	Mǐn	Intelligent, quick, and agile	嘉敏 (Jiā Mǐn), 诗敏 (Shī Mǐn)
清	Qīng	Purity and integrity	清怡 (Qīng Yí), 韵清 (Yùn Qīng)
婉	Wǎn	Full of grace	婉晴 (Wǎn Qíng), 婉莹 (Wǎn Yíng), 婉婷 (Wǎn Tíng)
秀	Xiù	Elegance	秀雯 (Xiù Wén), 秀慧 (Xiù Huì)
雅	Yǎ	Graceful and elegant.	雅雯 (Yǎ Wén), 雅婷 (Yǎ Tíng)

The following table contains two-syllable names that are popular and meaningful.

Chinese Characters	Pinyin	Meaning
宏恩	Hóng ēn	This name refers to success, great merits, favor, and charm.
佳慧	Jiā Huì	This name refers to a person who is passionate, talented, intelligent, and likely to attain success.
家瑜	Jiā Yú	The name suggests that the person is talented, resourceful, and passionate.
静雯	Jìng Wén	When used as a name, the first character symbolizes calmness and tranquility, while the second character represents brains and beauty.
静笑	Jìng Xiào	This talks about someone who has a very cheerful and joyful nature. It also represents peace and tranquility.
静怡	Jìng Yí	This is another popular girl name that talks about calmness, happiness, and harmony.
康晴	Kāng Qíng	In general, this name refers to being healthy and happy and leading a peaceful life.
可欣	Kě Xīn	This symbolizes curiosity, enthusiasm, and being successful in one’s career. It also demonstrates happiness and joy.
乐玥	Lè Yuè	The elements found in this name include joy, happiness, elegance, and nobility.
沁茹	Qìn Rú	The meaning behind this name talks about being energetic, fresh, and good at building relationships with other people.
诗涵	Shī Hán	This name revolves around consistency and being strong-willed. It could also imply that the person has high ambitions.
思妤	Sī Yú	This name often refers to courage and physical strength, as well as intelligence and natural beauty.
万洁	Wàn Jié	This name talks about being noble, full of integrity, and selfless. It can also refer to having a sunny, expressive, and outgoing attitude.
欣妍	Xīn Yán	This is a relatively popular name that describes happiness, joy, beauty, and prosperity.
欣怡	Xīn Yí	It’s not hard to see why this is one of the most popular Chinese girl names. It contains elements of joy, happiness, peace, and harmony and implies that this woman will thrive and be successful in her life.
欣妤	Xīn Yú	The first character refers to joy and happiness, while the second implies intelligence and beauty.
秀林	Xiù Lín	The first character in a name symbolizes beauty and good character. Meanwhile, the second character talks about prosperity.
一诺	Yī Nuò	Inspired by the Chinese idiom, 一诺千金 (yí nuò qiān jīn), this name talks about perseverance, loyalty, and commitment.
怡雯	Yí Wén	Apart from implying that the person is intelligent, beautiful, and brilliant, this name also expresses the parent’s wishes for the child to experience harmony, happiness, and joy.
怡萱	Yí Xuān	The direct translation of these characters talks about peace, gentleness, happiness, and having a relaxed mind. This name suggests that the person is virtuous, kind, and pure and is living a fulfilled and contented life.
颖姿	Yǐng Zī	The first character translates directly to posture, but when used in a name, it can refer to a person’s face or appearance. The second character talks about being talented and intelligent.
咏翔	Yǒng Xiáng	This name carries elements of luck, good fortune, and auspiciousness. It implies that you will be successful in your career.
芷柔	Zhǐ Róu	Loyalty, nobility, and gentleness are some of the main elements in this name.
紫萱	Zǐ Xuān	This name carries elements of happiness, virtuousness, and auspiciousness.

Beauty and attractiveness

There are certain characters that can be included in a girl’s given name in order to express beauty, elegance, and attractiveness.

Chinese Characters	Pinyin	Meaning	Example Pairings
丽	Lì	Beautiful and pretty	丽莹 (Lì Yíng), 丽欣 (Lì Xīn), 丽娜 (Lì nà)
美	Měi	Beauty and attractiveness	美慧 (Měi Huì), 美诗 (Měi Shī), 美好 (Měi Hǎo)
秀	Xiù	Elegance and beauty	秀雯 (Xiù Wén), 秀慧 (Xiù Huì)
婷	Tíng	Graceful, dainty, and naturally beautiful	凯婷 (Kǎi Tíng), 雅婷 (Yǎ Tíng), 婉婷 (Wǎn Tíng)
绮	Qǐ	Beautiful and gorgeous	绮婷 (Qǐ Tíng), 绮雯 (Qǐ Wén)
妍	Yán	Beautiful	颖妍 (Yǐng Yán), 芷妍 (Zhǐ Yán)

Here are some other unique and desirable two-character Chinese girl names with an emphasis on elegance and beauty.

Chinese Characters	Pinyin	Meaning
婵娟	Chán Juān	This name is used to imply beauty, gracefulness, and empathy.
婵歆	Chán Xīn	This very feminine name describes a girl who is elegant and charming.
佳倩	Jiā Qiàn	Apart from kindness and capability, this name also represents outstanding beauty.
佳欣	Jiā Xīn	This name refers to a beautiful woman who is resourceful, kind, and happy.
美华	Měi Huá	Apart from beauty and attractiveness, this name also talks about prosperity and brilliance.
柔安	Róu ān	This talks about being attractive, gentle, and cheerful.
颖珊	Yǐng Shān	This name refers to a girl who is very talented, outstanding, and beautiful.
志玲	Zhì Líng	Apart from symbolizing high ambitions, this name also talks about beauty, gentleness, and elegance.
芷珊	Zhǐ Shān	This name represents beauty, nobility, and talent. It describes a girl who is confident and attractive.

Brilliance and intelligence

Certain Chinese girl names place an emphasis on having wisdom, intelligence, and other related virtues, such as being strategic, talented, and educated.

Chinese Characters	Pinyin	Meaning
慧敏	Huì Mǐn	Some elements in this name include intelligence, quickness, and flexibility. This name talks about a girl who loves learning.
嘉慧	Jiā Huì	Happiness, joy, wisdom, and intelligence are some of the main components of this name.
佳颖	Jiā Yǐng	While the first character of this name talks about beauty, the second character implies that the person is independent, strong, and intelligent.
瑞雅	Ruì Yǎ	This is a rare name that symbolizes good luck and elegance, as well as being studious and successful.
诗晴	Shī Qíng	This name talks about being intelligent, observant, talented, and good at learning.
诗雅	Shī Yǎ	These characters literally translate to “poetic and elegant.” The name describes someone who is influential, bold, highly respected, and strategic.
文慧	Wén Huì	This name talks about gentleness and elegance, as well as intelligence, wisdom, and open-mindedness.
晓林	Xiǎo Lín	Collectively, this name describes a girl who is clear-minded, confident, energetic, and knowledgeable.
欣慧	Xīn Huì	欣 talks about being happy and prosperous, while 慧 refers to wisdom and intelligence.
雅文	Yǎ Wén	The character 文 in a name can be used to refer to different values and virtues, including being refined, polite, cultured, and having literary talent. Meanwhile, 雅 refers to integrity and elegance.
智涵	Zhì Hán	This name refers to being resourceful and knowledgeable, as well as bravery and loyalty.
智欣	Zhì Xīn	When used in a name, 欣 means joy and thriving. Collectively, this name describes someone who is noble, successful, optimistic, and prosperous.
智盈	Zhì Yíng	The first character of the name refers to wisdom, intellect, and insight. The second character talks about growth and abundance.

Nature

The following names contain elements of nature.

Chinese Characters	Pinyin	Meaning
蓓叶	Bèi Yè	The characters can also be switched to form the name 蓓叶 (Yè Bèi). 叶 refers to the leaves of plants and symbolizes harmony. 蓓 translates to buds of flowers that are yet to bloom and represents hope and beauty.
春梅	Chūn Méi	春 talks about spring, which stands for vitality and growth. 梅 translates to “plum” and is used to describe someone who is particularly strong and perseverant.
春燕	Chūn Yàn	春 translates to “spring,” a season where all things flourish and grow. Meanwhile, 燕 means “sparrow” but is used to symbolize dexterity, sharpness, and intelligence.
冬梅	Dōng Méi	冬 means “winter,” and 梅 translates to “plum.” Collectively, these characters talk about perseverance and determination.
海澄	Hǎi Chéng	海 refers to the “ocean” and indicates knowledge, vastness, and great energy.
海晴	Hǎi Qíng	海 means “ocean,” and 晴 means “fine or clear weather.” This name talks about clarity in thinking, being knowledgeable, and having great energy.
凯蕾	Kǎi Lěi	凯 translates to victorious and triumphant. Meanwhile, 蕾 means “flower buds” and represents hope and a great future ahead.
乐蓉	Lè Róng	乐 means “joy” and “happiness.” 蓉 is a hibiscus flower and represents beauty and purity.
曼露	Màn Lù	露 translates to “morning dew.” This name refers to gracefulness and purity.
美燕	Měi Yàn	美 means “pretty” or “beautiful.” 燕 translates to “sparrow” and symbolizes intelligence.
秋香	Qiū Xiāng	秋 translates to “autumn” and 香 means “fragrance.” This name signifies hard work and success.
若英	Ruò Yīng	英 refers to flower buds that have yet to bloom. This name describes beauty and extraordinary talent or intelligence.
宛蓉	Wǎn Róng	宛 talks about gentleness, while 蓉 refers to the hibiscus flower. It means purity and beauty.
熙蕾	Xī Lěi	熙 symbolizes light and brightness, while 蕾 refers to buds of flowers that have yet to bloom. This speaks about hope, imminent success, and a bright future.
晓莲	Xiǎo Lián	晓 means “dawn,” and 莲 means “lotus.” Altogether, these characters represent clarity, logical thinking, and perseverance.
馨月	Xīn Yuè	馨 means “fragrance.” 月 directly translates to “moon” but stands for purity, beauty, and love.
星怡	Xīng Yí	星 translates to “star” and describes someone who is outstanding and inspiring. 怡 symbolizes comfort and happiness.
雪晴	Xuě Qíng	雪 means “snow” and talks about purity and integrity. 晴 represents clarity.
雪怡	Xuě Yí	The first character symbolizes purity. The second character describes peace, comfort, and happiness.
雪盈	Xuě Yíng	盈 refers to fullness, abundance, and growth. When combined, these characters describe a person who possesses wisdom, honor, and perseverance.
英淇	Yīng Qí	This name refers to extraordinary intelligence and talent, as well as excellence and brilliance.
颖萱	Yǐng Xuān	The first character is used to talk about someone who is witty, intelligent, and gifted. The second character represents beauty and happiness.
语桐	Yǔ Tóng	桐 refers to the tung oil tree. This name invokes elements of nobility, compassion, perseverance, and diligence.
雨桐	Yǔ Tóng	雨 refers to rain, while 桐 is the tung oil tree. This name talks about having perseverance, strong intuition, and a rich imagination.
语汐	Yǔ Xī	汐 translates to night tide. This name symbolizes adaptability, perseverance, and success.
雨昕	Yǔ Xīn	雨 translates to “rain.” 昕 means the sun is going to rise, and it symbolizes new hope and vitality.
芷萱	Zhǐ Xuān	芷 is the name of a type of herb, and 萱 is a type of grass. Altogether, they imply nobility, elegance, beauty, and happiness.
梓涵	Zǐ Hán	The first character is a type of tree. The second character translates to “to soak or wet.” Collectively, this name talks about bravery and loyalty.

Precious stones

The following table contains names that symbolize treasure, gold, or precious stones.

Chinese Characters	Pinyin	Meaning
宝仪	Bǎo Yí	宝 can be used to talk about “precious things,” while 仪 refers to a person’s appearance and mannerisms.
代玉	Dài Yù	玉 is used to refer to “jade” and symbolizes great value, elegance, and beauty.
菲璐	Fēi Lù	The first character describes the fragrance of flowers, while the second character means “beautiful jade.”
嘉宝	Jiā Bǎo	嘉 means kindness and joy, while 宝 refers to precious items.
金碧	Jīn Bì	The first character refers to “gold,” while the second character means “jade” or “green.” Overall, this name describes someone who is smart, noble, and prosperous.
金茹	Jīn Rú	金 translates to “gold,” and when used in a name, it refers to nobility and prosperity.
琳瑾	Lín Jǐn	This name refers to jade and precious items. It captures different positive values, like purity, beauty, and nobility.
灵璐	Líng Lù	璐 translates directly to “beautiful jade.” This name talks about beauty, innocence, and intelligence.
璐琦	Lù Qí	Both characters can be directly translated to “beautiful jade.” Altogether, the name speaks about beauty, perfection, and auspiciousness.
梦瑶	Mèng Yáo	This name is used to refer to a visionary. It also symbolizes beauty and purity.
明珠	Míng Zhū	明 signifies “light,” while 珠 can be translated literally to “pearls.” This name talks about a girl who is wise, beautiful, and precious.
晴瑾	Qíng Jǐn	晴 talks about a sunny, cloudless sky, while 瑾 means “jade.” These characters imply beauty, purity, virtue, and nobility.
善珠	Shàn Zhū	善 describes a person who is kind and wise. 珠 means “pearls” and refers to being precious, valuable, and attractive.
玉婷	Yù Tíng	玉 translates to “jade,” while 婷 symbolizes beauty and grace. When used in a name, these characters imply beauty, nobility, and elegance.
玉莹	Yù Yíng	The first character translates to “jade,” signifying elegance and beauty. The second character describes the brilliance and beauty of pearls. When combined, they talk about how precious, beautiful, and intelligent the person is.

Considerations when choosing Chinese girl names

Let’s say you’ve narrowed down your choices and aren’t exactly sure which name to go with.

There are some considerations to keep in mind to choose the best Chinese girl name for your bundle of joy.

They are as follows:

Surname: It’s important to consider whether the name would go well with the surname. The surname typically comes before the given name in Mandarin. Sometimes, combining the surname with the rest of the characters can sound like a different set of words, which might change the meaning of the name when you say it.
Generation: Some families have a generational naming convention. This is where one of the characters of the given names is the same for siblings and cousins of that generation. Sometimes, the girls will have their own character, and the boys will have another one of their own.
Inspiration: It’s common to draw inspiration from different things, such as nature, positive virtues, or precious stones. But do be careful of certain naming taboos, like copying the name of an older relative or a celebrity.

Many parents choose Chinese girl names based on the symbolism and meaning behind them.

I hope this list gave you some inspiration on desirable names you can give to your newborn.

Looking for Chinese boy names? I covered that here.

Did I miss any other popular and beautiful girl names?

**If so, let me know in the comments below. **

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