shān · tone 1
Meaning
mountain
In names
山 (shān) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “mountain”. In names, it carries a 'natural / strong' feel. Mountain; steady and grounded. It appears in names such as 致山, 扬山. The tone is 1; 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
Mountain; steady and grounded.
Tags: natural, strong. It carries a masculine leaning in modern usage.
Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.