xuán · tone 2
Meaning
beautiful jade; star
In names
璇 (xuán) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “beautiful jade; star”. In names, it carries a 'elegant / natural' feel. Common in Chinese given names. It appears in names such as 夏璇. The tone is 2; practice the sound before you introduce the name.
Structure and etymology
Structure: 15 strokes; Kangxi radical 96.
Names that use this character
Naming notes
Common in Chinese given names.
Tags: elegant, 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.