wēi · tone 1
Meaning
fern, rose
In names
薇 (wēi) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “fern, rose”. In names, it carries a 'natural / elegant' feel. A plant name with a literary feel; used in 采薇. It appears in names such as 薇怡, 薇晴. 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
A plant name with a literary feel; used in 采薇.
Tags: natural, 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.