qí · tone 2
Meaning
gem, precious stone, jade
In names
琦 (qí) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “gem, precious stone, jade”. In names, it carries a 'elegant' feel. Common in Chinese given names. 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
Structure: 12 strokes; Kangxi radical 96.
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: 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.