ruò · tone 4
Meaning
like, as if
In names
若 (ruò) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “like, as if”. In names, it carries a 'elegant / classical' feel. A soft literary character; pairs with 溪, 云. It appears in names such as 怡若, 若亦. The tone is 4; 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
A soft literary character; pairs with 溪, 云.
Tags: elegant, classical. 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.