Name character

星 xīng

star

Tone: 1 Usage lean: neutral
xīng · tone 1

Meaning

star

In names

星 (xīng) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “star”. In names, it carries a 'bright / modern' feel. Star; common in modern names. It is a common character in the name pool; see the related names below. 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

Star; common in modern names.

Tags: bright, modern. It reads as unisex in modern names.

Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.