xià · tone 4
Meaning
summer
In names
夏 (xià) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “summer”. In names, it carries a 'warm / natural' feel. Summer; bright and warm. It appears in names such as 夏璇. 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
Summer; bright and warm.
Tags: warm, natural. 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.