xīn · tone 1
Meaning
joy
In names
欣 (xīn) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “joy”. In names, it carries a 'warm / bright' feel. Joy and gladness; a popular modern girls’ name character. It appears in names such as 欣珂. 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
Joy and gladness; a popular modern girls’ name character.
Tags: warm, bright. 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.