níng · tone 2
Meaning
peaceful, tranquil
In names
宁 (níng) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “peaceful, tranquil”. In names, it carries a 'calm / elegant' feel. Peace and quiet; pairs with 悦, 海, 安. It appears in names such as 亦宁. 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
Naming notes
Peace and quiet; pairs with 悦, 海, 安.
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.