Given Names
Chinese given names with a story.
Names with character meanings, sound notes, sources, and a clear label: attested or editorial.
19 matching names for “南” · Clear
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乐之
To delight in something; joy, music, and affection.
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采苹
Gathering duckweed; a ritual offering and a water-side image.
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采蘩
Gathering artemisia; ritual care and a marsh-side image.
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灼灼
Blazing blossoms; youth, beauty, and spring.
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蓁蓁
Lush foliage; abundance and vitality.
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于归
Going to one's new home; marriage and household harmony.
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甘棠
The sweet pear tree; a beloved legacy and shelter.
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乔木
A tall tree; strength, shade, and dignity.
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红豆
The red bean; love, longing, and a small bright keepsake.
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翘楚
An outstanding talent; literally the tallest branches in the bundle.
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采采
Gathering and gathering; a repeated, absorbed action.
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嘉鱼
Fine fish; abundance, hospitality, and a banquet.
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江南
South of the river; the soft, cultured Jiangnan region.
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梅香
Plum fragrance; a smile that still carries the scent of southern blossoms.
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年华
The years of one's life; youth and its passing beauty.
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桂子
Osmanthus seeds; autumn fragrance.
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荷花
Lotus flower; a summer bloom.
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菱歌
A water-chestnut song; a boat song on the lake.
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烟霞
Mist and rosy clouds; mountain haze at sunset.