100+ Chinese Girl Names & Meanings (2026)

Chinese girl names reflect centuries of tradition with meanings and pronunciation guidance.

Top 15 Chinese girl names with meanings

1. Bao — Precious, treasure (宝) (Bao (Pixar short))
2. Chen — Dawn, display (晨/陈) (Chen Duxiu)
3. Chunhua — Spring flower (春花)
4. Fang — Fragrant (芳)
5. Fengying — Phoenix hero (凤英)
6. Guilan — Cassia orchid (桂兰)
7. Hongmei — Red plum blossom (红梅)
8. Huifang — Shining fragrance (惠芳)
9. Jiayi — Good and righteous (佳宜)
10. Jing — Quiet, clear (静/晶)
11. Jingwei — Classic and great (经纬)
12. Lan — Orchid (兰) (Lan Caihe (immortal))
13. Leilei — Many buds (蕾蕾)
14. Li — Beautiful, reason (丽/理)
15. Lihua — Beautiful and flourishing (丽华)

Complete List with Meanings

Name	Meaning	Origin	Famous Bearer
Bao	Precious, treasure (宝)	Chinese	Bao (Pixar short)
Chen	Dawn, display (晨/陈)	Chinese	Chen Duxiu
Chunhua	Spring flower (春花)	Chinese	—
Fang	Fragrant (芳)	Chinese	—
Fengying	Phoenix hero (凤英)	Chinese	—
Guilan	Cassia orchid (桂兰)	Chinese	—
Hongmei	Red plum blossom (红梅)	Chinese	—
Huifang	Shining fragrance (惠芳)	Chinese	—
Jiayi	Good and righteous (佳宜)	Chinese	—
Jing	Quiet, clear (静/晶)	Chinese	—
Jingwei	Classic and great (经纬)	Chinese	—
Lan	Orchid (兰)	Chinese	Lan Caihe (immortal)
Leilei	Many buds (蕾蕾)	Chinese	—
Li	Beautiful, reason (丽/理)	Chinese	—
Lihua	Beautiful and flourishing (丽华)	Chinese	—
Lijuan	Beautiful and graceful (丽娟)	Chinese	—
Lingling	Quick and clever (玲玲)	Chinese	—
Lulu	Dew, jade (露露/碌碌)	Chinese	—
Meili	Beautiful and lovely (美丽)	Chinese	—
Mingzhu	Bright pearl (明珠)	Chinese	—
Mulan	Magnolia (木兰)	Chinese	Hua Mulan (legendary heroine)
Ning	Peaceful, serene (宁)	Chinese	—
Ping	Peaceful (平)	Chinese	—
Qian	Pretty, modest (谦)	Chinese	—
Qing	Celebration, blue (庆/青)	Chinese	—
Rui	Sharp, auspicious (瑞/锐)	Chinese	—
Shanshan	Coral (珊珊)	Chinese	—
Shiqi	Poetic and rare (诗琪)	Chinese	—
Shu	Gracious, kind (淑)	Chinese	—
Siyu	Thinking and jade (思玉)	Chinese	—
Tao	The Way (道)	Chinese	—
Tingting	Graceful and upright (婷婷)	Chinese	—
Wendy	Culture and virtue (文迪)	Chinese	—
Xia	Summer, rosy clouds (夏/霞)	Chinese	—
Xiaohong	Little red (小红)	Chinese	—
Xiaoling	Little spirit (小灵)	Chinese	—
Xiaomei	Little beauty (小梅)	Chinese	—
Xin	Heart, new (心/新)	Chinese	—
Xinyi	Heart and righteousness (心仪)	Chinese	—
Xiulan	Elegant orchid (秀兰)	Chinese	—
Xiuying	Elegant hero (秀英)	Chinese	—
Xue	Snow (雪)	Chinese	—
Yanling	Beautiful spirit (艳灵)	Chinese	—
Yanmei	Swallow and plum (燕梅)	Chinese	—
Yanping	Swallow peace (燕平)	Chinese	—
Yexue	Night snow (夜雪)	Chinese	—
Yifei	Fair flight (依菲/逸飞)	Chinese	Liu Yifei (actress)
Ying	Hero, eagle (英/鹰)	Chinese	—
Yingying	Hero-hero (盈盈)	Chinese	—
Yulan	Jade orchid (玉兰)	Chinese	—
Yuling	Jade spirit (玉灵)	Chinese	—
Yunxi	Cloud brook (云溪)	Chinese	—
Zhen	Precious, chaste (珍/贞)	Chinese	—
Ziwei	Purple rose (紫薇)	Chinese	—
Ziyuan	Purple cloud (紫媛)	Chinese	—

How to Choose the Right Chinese girl names with meanings

When selecting a name:

• Meaning — Does it align with your values?
• Pronunciation — Say it with your surname or brand
• Heritage — Honor family or cultural roots
• Popularity — Check SSA trends
• Flow — Test first + middle + last combinations

Expert tips

Names from chinese traditions carry cultural weight. Research pronunciation and meaning before choosing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best chinese girl names with meanings?

Top picks include Bao, Chen, Chunhua, Fang, Fengying. Browse our full list below — each entry includes context to help you choose.

How do I choose chinese girl names with meanings?

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Are these chinese girl names with meanings unique?

Our lists mix classic favorites and lesser-known options. For cultural names, we prioritize names that are memorable and meaningful rather than overused.

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Trusted Sources

We cross-reference our research with established references:

• Social Security Administration — Popular Baby Names
• Behind the Name — Etymology Database
• BabyCenter — Name Trends

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