楠 (nán): meaning in a Chinese name
楠 (nán) means phoebe wood. In Chinese names it is a Wood-element character with 13 strokes.
Wood element 木
phoebe wood
sturdy and precious
Element
Wood 木
Radical
木
Strokes
13
Use
Used for any gender
In five-element thinking, Wood carries growth, vision, gentle strength. A name built on 楠 leans on that energy. More Wood element Chinese names or read what the five elements mean.
The radical
the wood radical (木): a living tree, which suggests growth, vitality, and quiet, rooted strength.
楠 works in names for any gender; what matters is how it is paired and how the tones flow. It is 13 strokes to write.
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