Names by Meaning

Chinese Names That Mean Fragrance

The characters that carry fragrance in a Chinese name, and how to choose one that is genuinely yours.

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Fragrance evokes orchids and fresh grass, a quiet, lingering beauty. A graceful theme in girls' names especially.

Characters that carry fragrance

  • 馨 (xīn), fragrance, lasting scent.
  • 芳 (fāng), fragrant.
  • 芷 (zhǐ), angelica, a fragrant herb.
  • 兰 (lán), orchid.

More characters in this family

CharacterPinyinMeaning
línforest; lush and thriving
catalpa tree; vitality and roots
nánphoebe wood; sturdy and precious
tóngpaulownia tree; nobility and grace
sōngpine; resilience and longevity
fēngmaple; warmth and beauty
róngglory; flourishing
yúnrue herb; diligence and fragrance
bǎicypress; steadfast and enduring
vivid and lifelike
yángpoplar; upright and growing
liǔwillow; grace and flexibility

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