Name character

后 hòu

queen, empress, sovereign; (simp. for 後) behind, rear, after

Tone: 4 Strokes: 6 Radical: 30 Traditional: 后 Usage lean: neutral

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hòu · tone 4

Meaning

queen, empress, sovereign; (simp. for 後) behind, rear, after

In names

Common in Chinese given names.

Structure and etymology

Structure: 6 strokes; Kangxi radical 30.

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

Common in Chinese given names.

Tags: . It reads as unisex in modern names.

Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.