锴 (kǎi): meaning in a Chinese name

锴 (kǎi) means fine iron. In Chinese names it is a Metal-element character with 14 strokes.

Metal element 金

fine iron

steadfast

Element
Metal 金
Radical
钅
Strokes
14
Use
Leans masculine

In five-element thinking, Metal carries clarity, resolve, refinement. A name built on 锴 leans on that energy. More Metal element Chinese names or read what the five elements mean.

The radical

the metal radical (金): refined metal, which suggests precision, resolve, and inner brilliance.

As a given-name character, 锴 leans masculine, but a skilled namer pairs it for balance and sound. It is 14 strokes to write.

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