Chinese Name Generator
A real-sounding hanzi name with pinyin and meanings
What would your Chinese name be
Combines genuinely common Chinese surnames with auspicious characters to build a natural-sounding Chinese name, complete with pinyin and the meaning of each character. Perfect for Chinese class, fiction or game characters, or just for fun. Choose a masculine or feminine style and regenerate until it feels right.
Uses genuinely common surnames like Li, Wang and Zhang.
Shows pronunciation and per-character meanings so you can choose with confidence.
Pick masculine, feminine or neutral and regenerate endlessly.
Frequently asked questions
The surname comes first, followed by the given name. Surnames are usually one character and given names one or two — this generator uses the most common 1+2 pattern.
Yes — it only combines common surnames with characters widely used in real names. For a final pick, a quick check with a native speaker or teacher is a nice bonus.
We show each character's primary meaning. Hanzi can carry several senses depending on context, so treat it as the headline meaning.