Meaning
to contain, to nourish
In names
涵 (hán) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “to contain, to nourish”. In names, it carries a 'calm / elegant' feel. A modern favourite; suggests depth and inclusiveness. It is a common character in the name pool; see the related names below. The tone is 2; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
A common character in Chinese given names.
Names that use this character
No published names in the library use this character yet. The Finder can still combine it with other characters as an editorial option.
Naming notes
A modern favourite; suggests depth and inclusiveness.
Tags: calm, elegant. It reads as unisex in modern names.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.