Chinese Girl Names With Meanings: 120 Auspicious Names for Singapore Babies (2026)
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Quick answer
Popular Chinese girl names in Singapore include Xin Yi (欣怡, joyful), Shi Qi (诗琪, poetry and fine jade), Yu Xuan (雨萱, rain and daylily) and Jing Yi (静怡, calm and happy). Below are 120 names with characters, pinyin and meaning, grouped by theme, with a five-element note.
- 88 single characters and 32 two-character names, each with pinyin and meaning.
- Themes: joy, grace, jade, nature, stars and seasons, music and art, wisdom and virtue.
- Five elements and Ba Zi explained as tradition, not a promise of luck.
- Check the full name with the surname for sound and meaning.
Looking for a Chinese name for your baby girl? Here are 120 Chinese girl names with meanings: 88 single characters you can combine and 32 two-character names Singapore families use.
Each name has its simplified characters, Hanyu Pinyin and the accepted dictionary meaning. We left out characters whose meaning in a name was unclear.
How Chinese girl names work in Singapore
A Chinese given name is usually two characters after a one-character surname, for example Tan Xin Yi (陈欣怡).
- Characters carry the meaning. Each character has its own sense, so parents pick two that read well together.
- The same sound can be different characters. Yí can be 怡 (happy) or 仪 (manner), so always write the characters down.
- Pinyin or dialect spelling. 美玲 is Mei Ling in Hanyu Pinyin and Bee Leng in Hokkien. Choose the spelling before you register.
- English name too. Many families add an English name, for example Chloe Tan Xin Yi. For English, Malay and Indian names, see our baby girl names in Singapore list.
- Register within 42 days. Births are registered online through LifeSG, so agree on the characters and spelling first.
Popular two-character Chinese girl names
These 32 full given names are common in Singapore and easy to say in Mandarin and English.
| Name | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 欣怡 | Xīn Yí | Joyful and happy |
| 诗琪 | Shī Qí | Poetry and fine jade |
| 雨萱 | Yǔ Xuān | Rain and daylily |
| 静怡 | Jìng Yí | Calm and happy |
| 佳怡 | Jiā Yí | Fine and joyful |
| 心怡 | Xīn Yí | A happy heart |
| 子涵 | Zǐ Hán | Child of inner depth |
| 梓涵 | Zǐ Hán | Catalpa tree and inner depth |
| 若曦 | Ruò Xī | Like the morning sunlight |
| 安琪 | Ān Qí | Peace and fine jade |
| 雅婷 | Yǎ Tíng | Elegant and graceful |
| 美玲 | Měi Líng | Beautiful, like the sound of jade |
| 慧敏 | Huì Mǐn | Wise and quick-witted |
| 思颖 | Sī Yǐng | Thoughtful and clever |
| 嘉欣 | Jiā Xīn | Fine and joyful |
| 晓雯 | Xiǎo Wén | Dawn and patterned clouds |
| 婉清 | Wǎn Qīng | Gentle and pure |
| 一诺 | Yī Nuò | A promise kept |
| 雨欣 | Yǔ Xīn | Rain and joy |
| 欣妍 | Xīn Yán | Joyful and lovely |
| 诗涵 | Shī Hán | Poetry and inner depth |
| 可欣 | Kě Xīn | Lovely and joyful |
| 语嫣 | Yǔ Yān | Sweet words and a bright smile |
| 佳慧 | Jiā Huì | Good and wise |
| 丽华 | Lì Huá | Beautiful and splendid |
| 秀英 | Xiù Yīng | Graceful and outstanding |
| 淑仪 | Shū Yí | Kind and well-mannered |
| 雪莹 | Xuě Yíng | Snow and lustre |
| 晨曦 | Chén Xī | First light of morning |
| 玉珍 | Yù Zhēn | Jade and treasure |
| 思琪 | Sī Qí | Thoughtful and fine jade |
| 佳琪 | Jiā Qí | Fine jade, a good girl |
Chinese girl names meaning joy and happiness
Joy names are the most popular theme for girls, because parents hope their daughter has a happy life.
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Element (by radical, where clear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 欣 | xīn | Joyful, glad | Not set by radical |
| 怡 | yí | Happy, at ease | Fire (heart radical) |
| 悦 | yuè | Delighted | Fire (heart radical) |
| 乐 | lè | Happy, cheerful | Not set by radical |
| 喜 | xǐ | Joy, happiness | Not set by radical |
| 恬 | tián | Calm and content | Fire (heart radical) |
Chinese girl names meaning beauty and grace
These characters describe beauty, elegance and good manners, and many use the 女 (woman) radical, which has no clear element by the radical method.
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Element (by radical, where clear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 美 | měi | Beautiful | Not set by radical |
| 丽 | lì | Beautiful, lovely | Not set by radical |
| 婷 | tíng | Graceful | Not set by radical |
| 雅 | yǎ | Elegant, refined | Not set by radical |
| 妍 | yán | Beautiful, lovely | Not set by radical |
| 娴 | xián | Refined, gentle | Not set by radical |
| 淑 | shū | Kind, virtuous | Water |
| 秀 | xiù | Graceful, outstanding | Wood (grain radical) |
| 婉 | wǎn | Gentle, gracious | Not set by radical |
| 嫣 | yān | Charming, a bright smile | Not set by radical |
| 仪 | yí | Manner, bearing | Not set by radical |
| 华 | huá | Splendid, magnificent | Not set by radical |
Chinese girl names meaning jade and treasure
Jade stands for purity and virtue in Chinese culture, so many girl names use the 王/玉 (jade) radical.
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Element (by radical, where clear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 玉 | yù | Jade | Metal |
| 琳 | lín | Fine jade | Metal (jade radical) |
| 琪 | qí | Fine jade | Metal (jade radical) |
| 瑶 | yáo | Precious jade | Metal (jade radical) |
| 瑾 | jǐn | Fine jade, a symbol of virtue | Metal (jade radical) |
| 瑜 | yú | Fine jade, the lustre of jade | Metal (jade radical) |
| 玲 | líng | The tinkling sound of jade | Metal (jade radical) |
| 珊 | shān | Coral | Metal (jade radical) |
| 珍 | zhēn | Treasure, precious | Metal (jade radical) |
| 璇 | xuán | Fine jade | Metal (jade radical) |
| 莹 | yíng | Lustrous, clear like jade | Wood (grass radical) |
| 钰 | yù | Treasure, rare metal | Metal (metal radical) |
| 珠 | zhū | Pearl | Metal (jade radical) |
Chinese girl names from flowers and nature
Flower, plant and weather names are soft and poetic, and they suit a baby born in a matching season.
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Element (by radical, where clear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 梅 | méi | Plum blossom | Wood |
| 兰 | lán | Orchid | Wood |
| 莲 | lián | Lotus | Wood |
| 荷 | hé | Lotus | Wood |
| 菲 | fēi | Fragrant, lush | Wood |
| 芳 | fāng | Fragrant | Wood |
| 蕾 | lěi | Flower bud | Wood |
| 萱 | xuān | Daylily | Wood |
| 芷 | zhǐ | A fragrant herb (angelica) | Wood |
| 桐 | tóng | Paulownia tree | Wood |
| 梓 | zǐ | Catalpa tree | Wood |
| 雪 | xuě | Snow | Water |
| 雨 | yǔ | Rain | Water |
| 露 | lù | Dew | Water |
| 清 | qīng | Clear, pure | Water |
| 涵 | hán | Inner depth, tolerance | Water |
| 汐 | xī | Evening tide | Water |
| 云 | yún | Cloud | Water (雨 in traditional 雲) |
| 霞 | xiá | Rosy clouds at sunrise or sunset | Water |
| 月 | yuè | Moon | Not set by radical |
| 晴 | qíng | Clear sky | Fire (sun radical) |
| 曦 | xī | Morning sunlight | Fire (sun radical) |
| 晨 | chén | Morning | Fire (sun radical) |
| 晓 | xiǎo | Dawn | Fire (sun radical) |
| 蓉 | róng | Hibiscus | Wood (grass radical) |
| 菊 | jú | Chrysanthemum | Wood (grass radical) |
| 薇 | wēi | Rose (as in 蔷薇) | Wood (grass radical) |
| 茜 | qiàn | Madder, a rich red | Wood (grass radical) |
| 芸 | yún | A fragrant herb (rue) | Wood (grass radical) |
| 馨 | xīn | Lasting fragrance | Not set by radical |
Chinese girl names meaning wisdom and virtue
These names express the hope that she grows up wise, kind and calm.
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Element (by radical, where clear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 慧 | huì | Wise, intelligent | Fire (heart radical) |
| 敏 | mǐn | Quick, clever | Not set by radical |
| 颖 | yǐng | Clever, outstanding | Not set by radical |
| 静 | jìng | Calm, quiet | Not set by radical |
| 诗 | shī | Poetry | Not set by radical |
| 思 | sī | Thought, to think of | Fire (heart radical) |
| 心 | xīn | Heart, mind | Fire (heart radical) |
| 安 | ān | Peace, safety | Not set by radical |
| 婧 | jìng | Slender and talented | Not set by radical |
| 宁 | níng | Peaceful, calm | Not set by radical |
| 惠 | huì | Kindness, grace | Fire (heart radical) |
| 嘉 | jiā | Fine, praiseworthy | Not set by radical |
| 佳 | jiā | Good, fine | Not set by radical |
| 灵 | líng | Clever, spirited | Not set by radical |
Chinese girl names from the stars and seasons
Season and sky names suit a baby born at a special time of year.
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Element (by radical, where clear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 星 | xīng | Star | Fire (sun radical) |
| 春 | chūn | Spring | Fire (sun radical) |
| 夏 | xià | Summer | Not set by radical |
| 秋 | qiū | Autumn | Not set by radical |
| 虹 | hóng | Rainbow | Not set by radical |
| 彩 | cǎi | Colourful, bright colours | Not set by radical |
Chinese girl names from music, art and books
These names express the hope that she loves music, art and learning.
| Character | Pinyin | Meaning | Element (by radical, where clear) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 琴 | qín | Zither, a stringed instrument | Metal (jade radical) |
| 韵 | yùn | Rhyme, charm | Not set by radical |
| 音 | yīn | Sound, music | Not set by radical |
| 舞 | wǔ | Dance | Not set by radical |
| 画 | huà | Painting | Not set by radical |
| 墨 | mò | Ink, scholarly | Earth (earth radical) |
| 书 | shū | Books, writing | Not set by radical |
Five elements and Ba Zi for Chinese girl names
Many Singapore families check a name against the baby's Ba Zi (八字, "eight characters"), a tradition from Chinese metaphysics, not a promise of luck.
- What Ba Zi is. The year, month, day and hour of birth each give two characters, eight in all. Each is linked to one of the five elements: wood (木), fire (火), earth (土), metal (金) and water (水).
- Why it matters for a name. If a chart is read as short of one element, some families pick a character linked to it. A chart "short of water" might lead to 涵, 清 or 雪.
- How characters get an element. The simplest method uses the radical: 木 for wood, 火 or 日 for fire, 土 for earth, 金 or 玉 for metal, 氵 or 雨 for water. That is the method used in the tables above. Where a character has no clear radical element, we say so. Name masters also use sound and other methods, so two masters can disagree.
- Keep it in proportion. Ba Zi is a cultural practice. A clear meaning, a good sound with the surname and a name she likes to write matter just as much.
- Stroke counts. Some families also count strokes in traditional characters. Our Chinese boy names guide explains how stroke counting works.
How to choose a Chinese name for your baby girl
Say the full name aloud with the surname, then check its meaning, sound and look.
- Read it with the surname. Tan Shi Qi (陈诗琪) flows. Check that the three tones do not sound clumsy together.
- Check for unlucky sounds. Avoid pairs that sound like 死 (death) or a rude word in Hokkien, Cantonese or Teochew, since many grandparents speak a dialect.
- Avoid very rare characters. Rare characters can be hard for teachers, forms and some systems to display.
- Ask the grandparents. Some families use a generation name (字辈) shared by all cousins, so check before you decide.
- Think about the gift tag. Short names fit neatly on name blocks and printed rompers. If the name is chosen before the full month celebration, family can give gifts with it.
FAQ
What are popular Chinese girl names in Singapore?
Popular Chinese girl names in Singapore include Xin Yi (欣怡), Shi Qi (诗琪), Yu Xuan (雨萱), Zi Han (子涵), Jing Yi (静怡) and Ruo Xi (若曦). Most combine two characters with gentle meanings such as joy, poetry, jade or nature, and they are easy to pronounce in both Mandarin and English.
What is a good Chinese name for a girl?
A good Chinese name for a girl has a clear positive meaning, sounds pleasant with the surname and uses characters that are easy to write. Classic choices pair a virtue with a nature or jade character, such as 慧敏 (wise and quick) or 安琪 (peace and fine jade). Always write the characters down, as pinyin alone is ambiguous.
What Chinese girl name means beautiful?
Several Chinese characters mean beautiful: 美 (měi), 丽 (lì) and 妍 (yán) are the most direct. 婷 (tíng) means graceful and 雅 (yǎ) means elegant. Full names built on them include 美玲 (Mei Ling) and 雅婷 (Ya Ting), both long-standing favourites with Singapore families across generations.
What Chinese girl name means lucky or blessed?
Characters linked with good fortune include 吉 (jí, lucky), 福 (fú, blessing), 祥 (xiáng, auspicious) and 瑞 (ruì, auspicious). Many parents prefer softer names that carry hope, such as 安 (peace) or 欣 (joy), because they read as more personal. A two-character name like 安琪 combines peace with fine jade.
Do I need Ba Zi to choose my baby girl's Chinese name?
No, Ba Zi is optional. It is a Chinese tradition that reads the birth date and hour as eight characters linked to the five elements, and some families pick a name character to balance them. Many Singapore parents simply choose a meaningful name they like. If you use Ba Zi, treat it as tradition, not a guarantee.
Should I use Hanyu Pinyin or a dialect spelling?
Either is fine in Singapore, and it is a family choice. Hanyu Pinyin (Mei Ling) matches school Mandarin, while dialect spellings (Bee Leng in Hokkien) follow family tradition. Decide before registering on LifeSG within 42 days of birth, as the spelling on the birth certificate is the one your daughter will use.
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