Given Names

Chinese given names with a story.

Names with character meanings, sound notes, sources, and a clear label: attested or editorial.

6 matching names for “建” · Clear

Common name 建 Jiàn build, establish, erect, found Common name 建国 Jiàn Guó build, establish, erect, found; nation, country, nation-state Attested 江南 Jiāng Nán South of the river; the soft, cultured Jiangnan region. Attested 吴钩 Wú Gōu A Wu hook sword; martial ambition and frustration. Attested 流年 Liú Nián Passing years; time flowing away. Attested 翠袖 Cuì Xiù Green sleeves; a woman's elegant attire.

Attested vs editorial

“Attested” means the name has a documented source in our library, usually a classical text or a public figure. “Given name” means the name is a curated option without a specific citation. Both can be good names; the label tells you what you can say when someone asks where it comes from.

A name is not a personality test. These pages describe meaning and usage, not destiny. If you want a name for yourself, start with the Finder and use these pages to understand the pieces.