Given Names

Chinese given names with a story.

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

5 matching names for “民” · Clear

Used by foreigners 正民 Zhèng Mín 正 right, proper, correct; 民 people, subjects, citizens. A given name a foreign resident of China actually took. Given name 志民 Zhì Mín Concerned with people, high aspirations, showing service and responsibility. Given name 大民 Dà Mín Broad-minded and caring for the masses, symbolizing inclusivity and depth. Given name 世民 Shì Mín Generational continuity benefiting people, with a sense of era and universality. Given name 建民 Jiàn Mín Dedicated to building, caring for the people, implying benefiting the masses with a sense of responsibility.

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.