hǎi · tone 3
Meaning
sea
In names
海 (hǎi) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “sea”. In names, it carries a 'natural / strong' feel. Sea; broad and generous. It appears in names such as 轩海. The tone is 3; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
Sea; broad and generous.
Tags: natural, strong. It carries a masculine leaning in modern usage.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.