200 Chinese girl names with their meaning

Whether you want a name that’s poetic and nature-inspired or strong and cool, there’s plenty of beautiful baby name inspiration here.

Popular Chinese girl names

These are some of the most common and well-loved Chinese girl names across generations and regions.

1. Mei (美)
Meaning: Beautiful

2. Xiao Mei (小美)
Meaning: Little beauty

3. Li Hua (丽华)
Meaning: Beautiful flower

4. Jing (静)
Meaning: Quiet, calm

5. Ying Yue (盈月)
Meaning: Full moon

6. Lan (兰)
Meaning: Orchid

7. Ai (爱)
Meaning: Love

8. Yan (燕)
Meaning: Swallow (bird symbolising spring)

9. Fang (芳)
Meaning: Fragrance

10. Hui (慧)
Meaning: Wise

11. Xiu Ying (秀英)
Meaning: Elegant and brave

12. Qing (晴)
Meaning: Clear weather

13. Ting (婷)
Meaning: Graceful

14. Na (娜)
Meaning: Graceful

15. Shu (淑)
Meaning: Kind and pure

16. Chun Hua (春华)
Meaning: Spring flower

17. Yu (玉)
Meaning: Jade

18. Lian (莲)
Meaning: Lotus

19. Xia (夏)
Meaning: Summer

20. Ming (明)
Meaning: Bright, clever

21. Bao Yu (宝玉)
Meaning: Precious jade

22. Yun (云)
Meaning: Cloud

23. Zhen (珍)
Meaning: Precious

24. Xiao Ling (小玲)
Meaning: Little tinkling bell

25. Tian (甜)
Meaning: Sweet

26. Wen (文)
Meaning: Culture, refined

27. Ning (宁)
Meaning: Peaceful

28. Qiao (巧)
Meaning: Clever, skillful

29. Xiang (香)
Meaning: Fragrant

30. Zhi (智)
Meaning: Wisdom

31. Qin (琴)
Meaning: Zither

32. Ling (玲)
Meaning: Delicate tinkling

33. Huan (欢)
Meaning: Joyous

34. Yue (月)
Meaning: Moon

35. Yan Lin (燕琳)
Meaning: Beautiful jade bird

36. Yu Jie (玉洁)
Meaning: Pure jade

37. Fen (芬)
Meaning: Perfume

38. Jia (佳)
Meaning: Good, beautiful

39. Rong (蓉)
Meaning: Hibiscus

40. Bo (波)
Meaning: Wave

Pretty and cute Chinese girl names

These adorable names are full of charm and often used for baby girls due to their sweet, light meanings.

41. Xiao Yu (小雨)
Meaning: Little rain

42. Le Le (乐乐)
Meaning: Happy happy

43. Mao Mao (毛毛)
Meaning: Fluffy

44. Nuo Nuo (诺诺)
Meaning: Gentle promise

45. Bao Bao (宝宝)
Meaning: Baby, treasure

46. Xi Xi (熙熙)
Meaning: Full of joy

47. Fei Fei (菲菲)
Meaning: Lush and fragrant

48. Duo Duo (多多)
Meaning: Many, abundance

49. An An (安安)
Meaning: Peaceful

50. Mi Mi (蜜蜜)
Meaning: Sweet like honey

51. Ke Ai (可爱)
Meaning: Lovely, adorable

52. Mei Mei (妹妹)
Meaning: Younger sister

53. Ping Ping (平平)
Meaning: Calm, even

54. Shuang Shuang (爽爽)
Meaning: Cheerful

55. Xin Xin (欣欣)
Meaning: Thriving

56. Nai Nai (奶奶)
Meaning: Milk, affectionate nickname

57. Yi Yi (依依)
Meaning: Reluctant to part, affectionate

58. Hui Hui (卉卉)
Meaning: Many flowers

59. Qing Qing (青青)
Meaning: Fresh green

60. Tu Tu (兔兔)
Meaning: Bunny

61. Ming Yue (明月)
Meaning: Bright moon

62. Jing Jing (晶晶)
Meaning: Sparkling

63. Tuan Tuan (团团)
Meaning: Round and cute

64. Ling Long (玲珑)
Meaning: Exquisite

65. Cai Cai (彩彩)
Meaning: Colourful

66. Yun Yun (云云)
Meaning: Fluffy cloud

67. Xin Yue (心月)
Meaning: Heart moon

68. Xiao Bao (小宝)
Meaning: Little treasure

69. Ai Li (爱丽)
Meaning: Lovely beauty

70. Ning Ning (宁宁)
Meaning: Little peace

Beautiful Chinese names

These elegant names have rich meanings that evoke beauty, grace and nature.

71. Zi Qing (紫晴)
Meaning: Purple sky

72. Shu Hua (淑华)
Meaning: Graceful blossom

73. Tian Yue (天月)
Meaning: Heavenly moon

74. Ling Xi (灵溪)
Meaning: Spiritual stream

75. Hua Xin (花心)
Meaning: Floral heart

76. Yue Ling (月灵)
Meaning: Moon spirit

77. Ru Yi (如意)
Meaning: As one wishes

78. Yu Xuan (玉萱)
Meaning: Elegant jade flower

79. Qian Qian (倩倩)
Meaning: Graceful beauty

80. Jing Ya (静雅)
Meaning: Serene elegance

81. Ying Hua (樱花)
Meaning: Cherry blossom

82. Ruo Shui (若水)
Meaning: Like water

83. Tian Xi (天希)
Meaning: Heavenly hope

84. Qiu Yue (秋月)
Meaning: Autumn moon

85. Luo Yan (洛妍)
Meaning: Beautiful Yan from the Luo River

86. Yun Xi (云溪)
Meaning: Cloud stream

87. Zhi Ruo (芷若)
Meaning: Angelica flower

88. Yi Xuan (艺璇)
Meaning: Art and jade

89. Han Mei (寒梅)
Meaning: Winter plum

90. Jin Yu (金玉)
Meaning: Gold and jade

91. Shuang Yu (霜雨)
Meaning: Frost rain

92. Lan Xin (兰心)
Meaning: Orchid heart

93. Su Yan (素妍)
Meaning: Natural beauty

94. Qian Mei (倩美)
Meaning: Beautiful and graceful

95. He Fang (荷芳)
Meaning: Lotus fragrance

96. Xian Zi (仙子)
Meaning: Fairy

97. Yao Yao (瑶瑶)
Meaning: Precious jade

98. Yu Tong (雨彤)
Meaning: Rain and red glow

99. Meng Xin (梦欣)
Meaning: Joyful dream

100. Ai Yue (爱月)
Meaning: Love moon

Traditional Chinese girl names

These names are steeped in history and classical values, often chosen for their elegance and cultural depth.

101. De Hua (德华)
Meaning: Virtuous and beautiful

102. Shu Zhen (淑珍)
Meaning: Gentle and precious

103. Rong Hua (荣华)
Meaning: Glory and wealth

104. Xiu Zhen (秀珍)
Meaning: Elegant and precious

105. Gui Lan (桂兰)
Meaning: Osmanthus and orchid

106. Ying Zi (英子)
Meaning: Heroic daughter

107. Lian Hua (莲花)
Meaning: Lotus flower

108. Xiu Lan (秀兰)
Meaning: Elegant orchid

109. Zhen Zhu (珍珠)
Meaning: Pearl

110. Chun Xiang (春香)
Meaning: Spring fragrance

111. Mei Ling (美玲)
Meaning: Beautiful and delicate

112. Fen Lan (芬兰)
Meaning: Fragrant orchid

113. Yun He (云鹤)
Meaning: Cloud and crane

114. Zhi Lan (芝兰)
Meaning: Orchid and fragrant herb

115. Yin Hua (银花)
Meaning: Silver flower

116. Liu Ying (柳莺)
Meaning: Willow and oriole

117. Ru Lan (如兰)
Meaning: Like an orchid

118. Yan Hong (艳红)
Meaning: Bright red

119. Yun Xiu (云秀)
Meaning: Elegant cloud

120. Jing Fang (静芳)
Meaning: Quiet and fragrant

121. Su Zhen (素贞)
Meaning: Pure and faithful

122. Qin Lan (芹兰)
Meaning: Celery and orchid (symbolic names)

123. Xue Mei (雪梅)
Meaning: Snow plum blossom

124. Zhen Xiang (珍香)
Meaning: Precious fragrance

125. Mei Juan (美娟)
Meaning: Beautiful and graceful

Rare and unique Chinese girl names

Uncommon yet beautiful, these rare names stand out for their poetic meanings and originality.

126. Zi Mo (子墨)
Meaning: Ink of the scholar

127. Qiu Ruo (秋若)
Meaning: Like autumn

128. Huan Ni (幻妮)
Meaning: Dreamlike girl

129. Yu Mian (玉绵)
Meaning: Soft jade

130. Ying Luo (莹珞)
Meaning: Sparkling ornaments

131. Cai Yun (彩云)
Meaning: Colourful clouds

132. Jiu Li (玖璃)
Meaning: Rare gemstone

133. Ruo Han (若寒)
Meaning: Like the cold

134. Wen Xi (温惜)
Meaning: Gentle regret

135. Zi Lin (紫琳)
Meaning: Purple gem

136. Shu Yin (书音)
Meaning: Sound of books

137. Qi Yue (祈月)
Meaning: Pray to the moon

138. Mu Yao (暮瑶)
Meaning: Twilight jade

139. Tan Xi (昙希)
Meaning: Rare as the ephemeral flower

140. Zi Rui (子蕊)
Meaning: Bud of youth

141. An Ru (安如)
Meaning: Peaceful and calm

142. Li Xuan (璃璇)
Meaning: Glassy jade orb

143. Han Yu (寒雨)
Meaning: Cold rain

144. Yan Shuang (烟霜)
Meaning: Smoke and frost

145. Luo Yi (落依)
Meaning: Falling grace

146. Yue Lan (月岚)
Meaning: Moon and mist

147. Qing Huan (清欢)
Meaning: Pure joy

148. Mei Xuan (媚璇)
Meaning: Charming star

149. Xi Wen (夕雯)
Meaning: Evening clouds

150. Yun Ruo (芸若)
Meaning: Elegant as clouds

Cool Chinese names for girls

These modern, sleek and confident names blend tradition with a contemporary feel.

151. Fei Yan (飞燕)
Meaning: Flying swallow

152. Zi Yue (子月)
Meaning: Moon child

153. Rong Yi (容伊)
Meaning: Easygoing grace

154. Yi Ran (怡然)
Meaning: Serene

155. Lan Xuan (蓝萱)
Meaning: Blue flower

156. He Xuan (禾萱)
Meaning: Grain and beauty

157. Jin Xiu (锦绣)
Meaning: Brocade

158. Yue Xi (月曦)
Meaning: Moonlight at dawn

159. Ai Ning (艾宁)
Meaning: Peaceful Ai

160. Lu Na (露娜)
Meaning: Dewy elegance

161. Shan Shan (珊珊)
Meaning: Coral

162. Xiao Qi (小七)
Meaning: Little seven

163. Yu Yan (雨晏)
Meaning: Calm after rain

164. Tian Mi (甜蜜)
Meaning: Sweet

165. Yi Tong (艺彤)
Meaning: Artistic red

166. Zhi Xin (芷馨)
Meaning: Fragrant heart

167. Ming Xi (明曦)
Meaning: Bright morning light

168. Le Xin (乐心)
Meaning: Joyful heart

169. Kai Li (凯丽)
Meaning: Victorious beauty

170. Xing Yue (星月)
Meaning: Star and moon

171. Yun Hao (云皓)
Meaning: Vast clouds

172. Bo Ya (伯雅)
Meaning: Refined and elegant

173. An Yue (安月)
Meaning: Peaceful moon

174. Xing Chen (星辰)
Meaning: Stars

175. Fei Xue (飞雪)
Meaning: Flying snow

176. Mu Qing (沐晴)
Meaning: Bathed in sunshine

177. Ying Xi (影曦)
Meaning: Shadow and light

178. Ke Rui (可睿)
Meaning: Clever and charming

179. Shu Yue (书月)
Meaning: Literary moon

180. Zan Zan (赞赞)
Meaning: Praise

Chinese flower names for girls

These names are inspired by flowers — a key symbol in Chinese culture, often linked to beauty, purity, and femininity.

181. Mei Hua (梅花)
Meaning: Plum blossom

182. Ying Hua (樱花)
Meaning: Cherry blossom

183. Lan Hua (兰花)
Meaning: Orchid

184. He Hua (荷花)
Meaning: Lotus flower

185. Ju Hua (菊花)
Meaning: Chrysanthemum

186. Bai He (百合)
Meaning: Lily

187. Mu Dan (牡丹)
Meaning: Peony

188. Hua Rui (花蕊)
Meaning: Flower bud

189. Jin Lian (金莲)
Meaning: Golden lotus

190. Zi Wei (紫薇)
Meaning: Crape myrtle

191. Hua Ning (花宁)
Meaning: Tranquil flower

192. Yu Lan (玉兰)
Meaning: Magnolia

193. Rong Hua (蓉花)
Meaning: Hibiscus

194. Qiang Wei (蔷薇)
Meaning: Rose

195. Yun Hua (云花)
Meaning: Cloud flower

196. Cai Hua (彩花)
Meaning: Colourful flower

197. Xue Hua (雪花)
Meaning: Snow flower

198. Ai Hua (爱花)
Meaning: Love flower

199. Yue Hua (月华)
Meaning: Moon blossom

200. Xiang Hua (香花)
Meaning: Fragrant flower

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