150+ Chinese Boy Names and Meanings
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Chinese Language Baby Boy Names
Popular Chinese Language Name Ideas for Males
Congratulations on your baby boy! Now it's time to pick the perfect name. Are you looking for a Chinese name? If you appreciate the beautiful tonal languages of China (all 302 individual living languages) like standard Chinese (Mandarin), Cantonese, Shanghainese, or Fuzhou, your family is Chinese, or maybe you have a multicultural family and want to honor your family's history, this name list is perfect for you.
Parents often assign a Chinese name to their son with meaning. A Chinese name signifies the traits and characteristics a son will carry with them in their lifetime. It's important to note that most hanzi (characters or logograms) can be translated into English but not all are fully translatable.
Happy searching for a modern, traditional, or popular name, and don't forget to share your favorite names below!
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Chinese Name Ideas for Baby Boys in English
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Aiguo | Love of country |
An | Peace |
Bai | White |
Bambang | Solider |
Bengt | Blessed |
Biming | Clear |
Bingwen | Bright |
Bo | Waves |
Bojing | Admiration |
Boqin | Respect |
Chang | Spirit |
Changpu | Simple |
Chao | Suprassing |
Chaun | Secure |
Chen | Great |
Cheng | Accomplished |
Cheung | Good luck |
Chi | Younger generation |
Chuanli | Propriety |
Chun | Bloom |
Chung | Intelligent |
Zhang Yong
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Da | Attainment |
Deli | Virtuous |
Deming | Bright |
Dingbang | Protector of country |
Dong | East; winter |
Duyi | Whole |
Fai | Beginning |
Feng | Sharp blade |
Fu | Wealthy |
Gan | Adventure |
Gang | Strong |
Gen | Root |
Guang | Light |
Gui | Noble |
Guotin | Leader |
Hai | Sea |
Hao | Perfect |
He | Peace of the river |
Heng | Eternal |
Hong | Swan |
Hop | Agreeable |
Hou | Noble |
Hua | Prosperous |
Huan | Happy |
Hui | Splendor |
Jian
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Jia | Great |
Jian | Healthy |
Jianyu | Universe |
Jie | Pure |
Jig | Quick |
Jin | Gold |
Jinhai | Golden sea |
Jun | Truth |
Kang | Well-being |
Kong | Sky |
Kun | Universe |
Kuo | Vast |
Lei | Thunder |
Li | Strength |
Li jun | Logic, ruler |
Li qiang | Logic; strong |
Li wei | Logic; high power |
Liang | Bright |
Lie jie | Logic; hero |
Ling | Compassion |
Liu | Willow |
Lok | Happiness |
Li Wei
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Manchu | Pure |
Mingli | Bright |
Mingyu | Bright jade |
Minsheng | Voice of the people |
Ning | Spirit |
On | Peace |
Park | Cypress tree |
Peizhi | Respectful |
Ping | Stable |
Qi | Enlightenment |
Qiang | Strong |
Qiao | Handsome |
Qing | Sky blue |
Qiu | Autumn |
Qu | Interesting |
Quon | Bright |
Ru | Bright |
Shan | Mountain |
Shen | Spirit |
Popular Chinese Baby Boy Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Shilin | Intellectual |
Shing | Victory |
Shoi-ming | Sunshine |
Shui | Like water |
Song | Pine tree |
Susu | Quiet |
Sying | Star |
Tai-hua | Handsome |
Taio | Distinguished |
Tao | Waves |
Tengfei | Soaring |
Tu | Earth |
Tung | Universal |
Wang | Wish |
Wang lei | King; thunder |
Wang wei | King; power |
Wang yong | King; brave |
Wei | Great |
Weiyuan | Depth |
Weizhe | Sage |
Wen | Cultured |
Wenyan | Refined |
Fai
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| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
Xiang | Circling |
Xin | New |
Rising | |
Xue | Studious |
Yang | Model |
Yanlin | Beijing forest |
Ye | Bright |
Yi | Firm |
Ying |
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Yingjie | Brave |
Yingpei | Admire |
Yong | Brave |
Yongrui | Lucky |
You | Friend |
Yuanjun | Joy |
Zhixin | Ambitious |
Zhong | Loyal |
Zhou | Assist |
Zian | Peace |
Zihao | Hero |
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This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional.
© 2019 Laynie H
What's your favorite name?
Eyoung on August 11, 2020:
Well name
Hello on June 09, 2020:
Mingyu is Korean I believe :)
Laynie H (author) from Bend, Oregon on November 04, 2019:
Thank you for your feedback Jennifer! Glad you enjoy the list!
Jennifer on November 02, 2019:
I love your names for newborn baby boys !❤️❤️
Laynie H (author) from Bend, Oregon on May 27, 2019:
Thanks for the read Liz
Liz Westwood from UK on May 27, 2019:
This is a comprehensive and interesting list.
