Names by Meaning

Chinese Names That Mean Jade

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

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Jade is the most prized material in Chinese naming, standing for purity, worth, and refinement. Its characters are among the loveliest in any name.

Characters that carry jade

  • 玉 (yù), jade.
  • 瑾 (jǐn), a fine jade.
  • 瑶 (yáo), precious jade.
  • 璇 (xuán), beautiful jade.

More characters in this family

CharacterPinyinMeaning
kūnearth, the receptive; vast capacity
péito cultivate and nurture
shèngsage; holy and wise
fēngmountain peak; reaching the summit
yánrock, cliff; solid and firm
lěiopen and honest
lánmountain mist; ethereal
standing firm and towering
chéngcity wall; protection and strength
jiāfine, excellent, beautiful
shānmountain; steadfast
jùntall and steep; noble

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