Meaning
quiet, still, calm
In names
静 means quiet, still, or calm. It is one of the most recognisable calm characters in Chinese names and appears in both classical and modern combinations: 静姝, 静怡, 静雅. It suggests composure rather than shyness — a person who is steady and not easily disturbed.
The pronunciation is jìng, a falling fourth tone. English speakers sometimes replace the j with a hard “j” or drop the tone; the Mandarin sound is closer to “jeeng” with a sharp fall. The character is common and easy to read.
静 is female-leaning in modern usage, though it can be unisex. It pairs beautifully with characters about beauty, joy, or elegance. The main caution is that it can make a name feel very traditional; if you want a modern edge, pair it with a simpler, brighter character.
Structure and etymology
A phonetic compound with 青; the modern meaning is quiet or still.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
A classic calm character; pairs with 姝, 怡, 雅.
Tags: calm, elegant. It carries a feminine leaning in modern usage.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.