Common and Popular Chinese Girl Names

Now that we've covered some insights about the tradition of choosing a name in
Chinese culture, let’s explore this list of the current top Chinese girl names.

1. Ài (爱). It's a name that means “love” and “affection” and is fit for a little princess.
This short and sweet name is one of the top Chinese names for girls.

2. Ǎi (蔼). This name is similar to the name Ài. Despite having the same spelling
and pronunciation in English, Ǎi and Ài are different in the Chinese language. Ǎi
means “friendly” or “lush,” which is just as beautiful as Ài.

3. Chun (春). Another common Chinese girl name you could select is Chun. It’s
pronounced CHWUN and means “spring.” Just like the season brings forth good
things, so shall your baby girl.

4. Fang (芳). Meaning “fragrance,” this popular Chinese girl name is also a unique
baby girl name. It means “virtuous” or “beautiful.”

5. Fēn (芬). If you have a sweet girl on your hands, this name may be fitting for her.
It can mean “scent, aroma, or perfume” and is pronounced FUN.

6. Hua (花). Another pretty Chinese girl name, Hua is pronounced KHWAH and
means “flower.”

7. Jing (静). Do you wish for your little princess to have a calm and quiet future?
Then you might want to consider the name Jing. It’s pronounced CHEENG and
means “peace or quiet.”

8. Li (丽). Li is one of the top Chinese girl names that mean “pretty.” This sweet
name is pronounced LEE.

9. Min (敏). Meaning “clever,” Min is a Chinese and Korean name for little girls and
also for little boys.

10. Xiāng (香). Another name meaning “fragrance,” this cool Chinese girl’s name is
pronounced SHYAHNG.
More Common and Popular Chinese Girl Names

Popular names are always wise choices because they’re familiar! Whether you have
Chinese roots and want to feel more connected to your heritage or simply love a
certain name, you can't go wrong. Take a look at the list of more popular Chinese
girl names that we’ve put together and the meanings behind them.

11. Mei (美). The most common Chinese female names have meanings like
“flower,” “beauty,” “love,” or “elegant.” The name Mei, for instance, means “beauty
or beautiful.” It’s pronounced MAY—a pretty name for a pretty girl.

12. Mèng yáo (梦瑶). This name is made of two Chinese girl names: Mèng, which is
pronounced MUNG and means “dream” or “vision,” and Yáo, which means “jade.”
The beauty is that you can make a rare Chinese name for your girl by picking two
names or words you love.

13. Xīn yán (欣妍). Another top name with a similar meaning to Mei is Xīn yán,
meaning “beauty” and “vitality.” This lovely name is pronounced SHEEN-YEHN.

14. Xīn yí (欣怡). Pronounced SHEEN-EE, this name can mean “happy” or “quiet”
and could suit a cheerful little girl.

15. Xiù (秀). If you wish your daughter to have elegance and grace, then you may
want to consider this name. It can mean “elegant,” “luxuriant,” “beautiful,” or
“graceful” and is pronounced SHYO.

16. Yáng (阳). This cute name means “sun” and is an adorable name for a little
princess. It’s pronounced YAHNG and is also gender neutral.

17. Yīng (英). Meaning “flower” or “wise,” this is a great choice if you want to go for
a cute Chinese name for girls.

18. Yī nuò (诺). Here is another Chinese girl name with a strong meaning, “one
promise.” It’s could be an especially good choice for your little one if a fortune teller
predicted a big mission in her future. In Chinese, there’s a name like it that means
“follow promise” and is written 依诺.
19. Yù míng (玉明). Meaning “jade brightness,” this is another good Chinese name
for girls. It’s pronounced UY-MEENG.

20. Zhi (智). One other popular girls’ name that may be perfect for your bundle of
joy could be Zhi. It’s pronounced CHEE and means “intellect or wisdom.” Your baby
will share this name with Lu Zhi, who was China’s first female empress.

Beautiful and Pretty Chinese Girl Names

Some names are so sweet and beautiful that they melt your heart! If you’re on the
lookout for a pretty baby girl name, make sure to go through the list below. We’ve
compiled some beautiful and pretty Chinese names for girls for you to consider.

21. Ah Lam. Meaning “peace,” this sweet girl name is pronounced AH LUM and is
perfect for a little angel.

22. An. Another beautiful name you may want to consider for your little girl is the
name An. It means “peaceful” and is pronounced AHN.

23. Bai. Such a pretty name for any little princess! This name can mean “purity” or
“white” and is pronounced PIE.

24. Bao. Meaning “gem,” this name is a wonderful choice for a Chinese girl name.
It’s pronounced POW.

25. Bo. Pronounced PWAW, Bo means “precious” and can be a great name choice.

26. Caihong. Another great pick for a beautiful Chinese girl name is Caihong, which
means “rainbow.”

27. Chang. Want your baby girl to soar? Consider the name Chang, which means
“free.”
28. Chow. Meaning “summertime,” this name is perfect if your little one was born
during summer. It’s a time of happiness and adventure, and with any luck your little
girl can experience these in her life.

29. Chunhua. Another wonderful seasonal name you may like is Chunhua. It’s
pronounced CHWUN-KHWAH and means “spring flower.”

30. Ehuang. There couldn’t be a more beautiful Chinese name for a girl than
Ehuang, which means “beautiful.”

More Beautiful and Pretty Chinese Girl Names

If you’re looking for a few more Chinese names for girls that are beautiful or pretty,
check out the list below.

Name Pronunciation Meaning

31. Fen FUN Scent

32. Feng FUNG Maple

33. Fu FOO Abundant/rich/wealthy

34. Genji GEN-JEE Gold

35. Hai KHIE Ocean/sea

36. Heng HENG Lasting

37. Hua KHWA Flower

38. Huiying KHWAY-EENG Joy

39. Jia CHYAH Good/auspicious/beautiful

40. Jie CHYEH Outstanding

Unique and Rare Chinese Female Names

While a traditional name can be a great choice, you may be hoping to give your
daughter a unique name. If that’s the case, you may find this list of unique and rare
girl names helpful.

41. Chan-Juan. Meaning “the moon,” this is a special name that could symbolize
your shining light in the dark. It’s made of two names—Chan, pronounced KAHN,
and Juan. pronounced CHWEHN.

42. Chao-Xing. This beautiful and poetic name means “morning star” and is fitting
for a little girl destined to bring light to your family.

43. Chen. Pronounced CHUN, this rare Chinese girl name means “dawn” or
“morning.” It may be popular in some regions in China, so if you're hunting for
something more unusual you may want to use it as a middle name or add another
name to it for a different spin.

44. Chyou. If you’re looking for a seasonally inspired name for your little one,
consider Chyou! It’s pronounced CH-yoo and means “autumn.”

45. Dai Lu. Planning to teach your girl to make her own path in life? Then this name
could be the right choice—it means “lead the way.” With this name, your girl will
have namesakes such as Chinese actress Dai Lu Wa.

46. Dongmei. Want a symbol of hope? Then you’ve found the best female Chinese
name for that. Meaning “winter plums,” it's a name that offers hope and cheer as
winters in China can be harsh and the winter plums are the first to blossom.

47. Eu-Meh. This cute and unique Chinese girl name means “especially beautiful”
or “gorgeous.” With this name, your daughter will have undeniable beauty. It’s
pronounced YOO-MEH and is a great name choice!
48. Kai-Ming. If you’re an open-minded family and planning to raise your newest
family addition similarly, Kai-Ming is a beautiful, well-fitting choice! It means “open-
minded.”

49. Kexin. This is definitely a name that you’d want for your little one! It means
“dependable or faithful,” and with a name like this you can always count on your
little girl.

50. Lihua. Pronounced LEE-KHWA, this unique girl name means “pear blossom.”

More Unique and Rare Chinese Female Names

We’ve compiled a list of a few other unique and rare girl names you may want to
keep in mind when choosing a name for your little angel.

Name Pronunciation Meaning

51. Chun-Hua CHWUN-KHWAH Spring grace

52. Huifen KHWAY-FUN Smart/fragrant

53. Li-Mei LEE-MAY Pretty rose

54. Ling LEENG Spirit/ice/bell

55. Mei-Xia MAY-SHYAH Bright glow

56. Ming-Zhu MEENG-ZHU Bright pearl

57. Ping PEENG Peaceful/level

58. Qiao CHIAO Pretty

59. Susu SOO-SOO A slight sound

60. Xing Xing SHEENG-SHEENG Twin stars

Cool Chinese Female Names

A cool or edgy name can have so much character and bring a lot of personality. If
that’s the direction you hope to go while picking a name for your little one, check out
this list of cool Chinese girl names. You’ll be sure to find a name you love among
these options, which include meanings like “black jade,” “cannibar,” and “laurel
beauty.”

61. Baozhai. Pronounced BOW-CHAI, this cool and unique name for girls means
“stockade of treasures.” If you hope for your girl to be adventurous, this is a well-
fitting name.

62. Bi. Meaning “green jade,” this is a good pick for a cool name. It’s short and
sweet, and can pair perfectly with a second name.

63. Biyu. This cool name means “jasper,” and if you have any idea about the stone,
you know how precious this name is. Jasper is a yellow, red, brown, or green
precious stone that’s used in many cultures to provide physical and spiritual
protection.

64. China. Meaning “filled with affection,” China is a sweet name for a little baby
girl.

65. Daiyu. Another of the jade names is Daiyu, which means “black jade.” This has
an edgier tone but has a nice ring to it.

66. Dandan. If you want to pay homage to ancient Chinese history, this might be a
great name choice! Dandan in Chinese means “cinnabar,” which is a brick-red form
of mercury sulfide. In Chinese history, it was believed to have magical powers that
were often linked to immortality.

67. Guiying. Another name associated with immortality and long life is Guiying. It
means “laurel beauty,” referring to the evergreen Mediterranean tree.

68. Jiayi. Pronounced CHYA-EE, this cool Chinese name for girls means “lucky
one.” With a name like this, your precious girl is set to have lots of luck!

69. Lisha. Meaning “sweet,” Lisha is the Chinese version of the name Lisa, which is
a popular name. If your daughter is Chinese American or you reside in the United
States, this may be a great name choice.
70. Ming-Yue. This cute and cool name for girls means “bright moon.” The moon
represents gentleness and peace in Chinese culture.

More Cool Chinese Female Names

Need more inspiration for good Chinese names for a girl? Check out this list of
additional girl names that we’ve compiled.

Name Pronunciation Meaning

71. Ah cy AH-SIE Lovely

72. Ah-lam AH-LAHM Peace

73. Alix A-LEEKS Dignified

74. Chin CHEEN Golden

75. Cong TSUWNG Intelligent

76. Far FAR Flower

77. Ju CHUY Daisy

78. Jun CHUYN Truth

79. Kwong KWAANG Broad

80. Lanying LAN-EENG Blue quartz

If you’re looking for a cute name to match your precious little girl, the list below is for
you! Read on to get inspiration on cute Chinese names for girls.

81. Ah Kum. Meaning “as good as gold,” this is a really cute name for a little girl.

82. Lai. Another cute name for a little girl that means “future,” Lai is a fitting name if
you see nothing but the best ahead for your girl.
83. Li jing. If you have a sweet girl on your hands, this is the perfect name. It
means “beautiful spirit” and is pronounced LEE-CHEENG.

84. Li na. A name that means “beautiful or graceful,” this is a nice choice for girls
and is pronounced LEE-NAH.

85. Li wei. This name has the same meaning as Li na. Li wei works well if you’re
looking for a Chinese girl name that’s cute and unique. It’s pronounced LEE-WAY.

86. Liena. Perfect for a beautiful little girl, Liena means “as beautiful as a lotus
flower.”

87. Mei Lien. Pronounced MAY-LEEN, Mei Lien means “beautiful lotus.” It could be
a winner if you’re a lover of nature and nature-inspired names.

88. Mey. This cute Chinese name for girls means “pretty.” Short and sweet, it's a
lovely option for your daughter.

89. Mui. If you value sisterhood, this is a great name choice for your little bundle of
joy! It means “sister” and is also a Vietnamese name.

90. Shu. Meaning “warmhearted,” this is a great name choice for a sweet girl.

More Cute Chinese Female Names

Here’s an extra list of cute Chinese female names you may want to keep in mind for
your little angel.

Name Pronunciation Meaning

91. Nu Ying NU-EENG Maiden bloom

92. Shi SHUR Time/stone

93. Shihan SHEE-HAHN Poetic, mellow

 Name Pronunciation Meaning

94. Xia SHYAH Glow of the sunrise

95. Xiao Hong SHYOW-KHUWNG A morning rainbow

96. Yeong YUN Flower petal

97. Yue WEH Moon

98. Yun UYN Cloud

99. Yuxi UY-CHEE Moon

100. Zang ZAHNG Good/right

Strong Chinese Girl Names

While most Chinese names for girls mean things like “beauty,” “fragrance,” or “love,”
there are still other names that are strong and fierce. If this is how you plan to raise
your little girl, any one of these strong names can be a great choice for her.

101. Daxia. Meaning “great Xia,” this an ancient name that represented a wealthy
region in the third century BCE. With this name, fortune and wealth may follow your
little girl.

102. Feng-po-po. Representing the “goddess of the wind,” this is a strong and
powerful name for a little girl.

103. Leizu. Another name with strong symbolism is Leizu. It means “silkworm
mother” and was the name of a Chinese empress who discovered silkworms. If you
hope your little girl grows up to be an explorer or discoverer, this may be the right
name.

104. Qi. Meaning “enlightenment” or “life force,” this is a strong and powerful name.

105. Tai. A common Hebrew name meaning “a dew from paradise,” Tai in Chinese
means “great extreme.” It’s a mighty name for a little girl.
106. Wan. Wan is a sweet yet powerful name for girls that can mean “graceful,”
“gentle,” or “elegant.”

107. Wei. A very popular Chinese name, Wei is also very powerful. With this name,
your daughter will have notable namesakes like fashion model Wei Song, composer
Dou Wei, and actress Tang Wei.

108. Wen. Meaning “literate,” this an excellent choice for a bright little girl!

109. Ying. Pronounced EENG, Ying means “brave beauty.” It’s a great name for
any little girl and it embodies the notorious phrase “beauty and brains.”

110. Si Yu. Meaning “think and speak,” this is a virtuous name and a wonderful
choice.

More Strong Chinese Girl Names

If you’ve enjoyed the list of strong Chinese girl names, take a look at the list below.
We’ve compiled a list of more names that embody strength and would be perfect for
strong and fierce little girl.

Name Pronunciation Meaning

111. Anhe AN-KHU Peaceful water lily

112. Chenguang CHUN-GUANG Morning light

113. Fa FA Beginning

114. Gong KONG Bow

115. Huiqing KHWAY-CHEENG Kind emperor

116. Mu MOO Admired

117. Monchou MON-CHO Free of sadness

 Name Pronunciation Meaning

118. Wangshu WAHNG-SHOO Hope and comfortable

Moon/reflection of
119. Yingyue YING-UE the moon

120. Yina EE-NAH Joy/bright

Short and Long Chinese Girl Names

If you haven’t yet decided between a short or long name, we’ve compiled a list of
short and long names that you may be interested in! These range from being cute
and unique names to more powerful and ancient names.

121. Diu. This short Chinese name for girls means “practical.” While it’s not on the
list of beautiful or pretty Chinese names and meanings, it’s still a great choice, as
practicality is an important virtue.

122. Fen-Fang. Meaning “fragrant,” this is a sweet name for girls. It's pronounced
FUN-FAHNG.

123. Gho. This cute and short Chinese girl name means "inspiration." If you believe
that your little one is destined for leadership and greatness, this is the best name!

124. Suyin. Meaning “simple-sounding,” this is a cute and simple Chinese name for
a girl.

125. Ya. Another name with a really good meaning is Ya, which means “elegant,
graceful, or refined.”

126. Yahui. This cute Chinese name for girls is a combination of two names: Ya,
which means “elegant, graceful, or refined,” and Hui, which means “favor” or
“benefit.”

127. Yaling. One other name that’s made of two names is Yaling. Ling means
“tinkling of jade,” and Ya means “elegant, graceful, or refined.” This sophisticated
name is fitting for a precious little girl.
128. Yi. This short name for girls means “suitable” or “proper.” In Chinese, it can
also mean “decisive,” “firm,” “righteousness,” “joy,” or “harmony,” depending on how
it’s written.

129. Zhihao. Another wonderful name you may want to consider is Zhihao, which is
made from the names Zhi and Hao. Zhi means “wisdom” or “intellect,” and Hao
means “brave, heroic, and chivalrous.”

130. Zhou. This name for girls means “boat or ship” and can be an interesting name
for your little girl.

More Short and Long Chinese Girl Names

Need more inspiration? Consider this list of names below.

Name Pronunciation Meaning

131. Chun Hua CHWUN-KHWAH Spring grace

132. Hui Ying KHWAY-EENG Clever beauty

133. Hui Fen KHWAY-FUN Wise scent

134. Jia Li CHYAH-LEE Good and beautiful

135. Qiao Hui CHIAO- HUEI Smart, wise

136. Shi Yun SHEE-UYN Poem cloud

137. Xiao Dan SHI-OW- Little dawn

138. Xin Yue SHEEN-WEH Joyful

139. Yan Ya YEHN-YAH Beauty/grace

140. Yi Ran EE-RAN Joy and bright

Chinese Boy and Girl Names

Unisex names are great for a variety of reasons! They could be just what you're
looking for if you don’t yet know the baby’s gender, or if you’re having girl and boy
twins and want similar names for them. We’ve put together a list of Chinese boy and
girl names that may be a perfect choice for you.

141. Da. Meaning “achieve,” “vast,” and “high,” Da is a wonderful name to guide
your little one to great achievements in life.

142. Rong. Pronounced RUWNG, this Chinese name for girls and boys means
“flourish, prosper” or “honor.” It’s a great choice for a strong and powerful name.

143. Shui. This cute name is perfect for water-loving parents. If you love the ocean
or the sea, this name will be a delightful pick! It’s pronounced SHWAY and means
“water.”

144. Shun. Meaning “obey, submit,” Shun, pronounced SHWUN, is also a

wonderful name choice.

145. Su. If you believe that less is more, this name may just be for you. Su can
mean “plain, simple” or “respectful,” all of which are great attributes. In Turkish, Su
also means “water.”

146. Xia. Believe you have a little star in the making? Then this is a fantastic name
choice for you! It can mean “great, grand” or “summer.” It's the perfect Chinese
name if you love the sunny season.

147. Xue. Another seasonal name for a winter baby! If your little girl is arriving
during the colder months, this name can be a great fit! It means “snow” and will give
your winters a whole new meaning. This name is pronounced SHWEH.

148. Zan. This sweet and short name means “support,” “favor,” or “praise.” It’s
pronounced TSAHN.

149. Zhen. This adorable name means “rare, genuine, or precious,” and is
pronounced CHUN. It’s a wonderful choice because it can reflect how you feel
about your little one!
150. Zhong. Pronounced CHUWNG, this is a fantastic pick for a Chinese girls’
name. It can mean “loyalty,” “middle,” or “devotion.”

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More Chinese Girl Names

151. Ah 161. Lim 171. Nuo 181. Shuang 191. Xiu

152. Caihong 162. Liu 172. Nuying 182. Wangfang 192. Xuesong

153. Fenhua 163. Loi 173. Pangfua 183. Wang Li 193. Xun

154. Hong 164. Luli 174. Peijing 184. Weici 194. Yan

155. Hop 165. Meizhen 175. Qiaohui 185. Wu 195. Yazhu

156. Hu 166. Meihui 176. Qingling 186. Xiandan 196. Yin

157. Le 167. Mingzhu 177. Rou 187. Xiafan 197. Yong

158. Lian 168. Ninghong 178. Shan 188. Xiaohui 198. Yu

159. Lien 169. Niu 179. Sharpay 189. Xiaolian 199. Zedong

160. Liling 170. Nuan 180. Shihong 190. Xiatong 200. Zihan
1. Meiying (美英): Beautiful and clever.

2. Xiaolian (小莲): Little lotus.

3. Yuanfen (缘份): Destiny or fate.

4. Xiu (秀): Elegant and beautiful.

5. Li Hua (丽华): Beautiful and splendid.

6. Jing (静): Quiet and gentle.

7. Ying Yue (盈月): Full moon.

8. Hua Mulan (花木兰): The legendary female warrior from Chinese folklore.

9. Xiao Hong (小红): Little red.

10. Qingling (青菱): Blue water chestnut.

11. Lanxin (兰馨): Orchid fragrance.

12. Xiaoxuan (小璇): Little jade.

13. Ziyi (紫仪): Purple ceremony.

14. Yunmei (云梅): Cloud plum blossom.

15. Xinrui (欣瑞): Joyous and auspicious.

16. Lingling (玲玲): Delicate and tinkling.

17. Qianyu (千羽): Thousand feathers.

18. Xiaoyu (晓雨): Morning rain.

19. Meirong (美蓉): Beautiful lotus.

20. Xiaowan (小婉): Little graceful one.

21. Yujie (雨洁): Clean rain.

22. Fanghua (芳华): Fragrant and flourishing.

23. Zhenzhen (珍珍): Precious and rare.

24. Chunhua (春华): Spring splendor.

25. Yingchun (映春): Reflecting spring.

26. Mingxia (明霞): Bright glow.

27. Yingying (盈盈): Brimming and full.

28. Ziyue (紫月): Purple moon.

29. Xinyi (心怡): Joyful heart.

30. Jingwei (精卫): Mythological bird, symbolizing determination.