xuān · tone 1
Meaning
high; windowed carriage
In names
轩 (xuān) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “high; windowed carriage”. In names, it carries a 'strong / modern' feel. A modern favourite for boys; suggests height and openness. It appears in names such as 轩涛, 轩海. 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 modern favourite for boys; suggests height and openness.
Tags: strong, modern. 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.