佩
pèi
Meaning
admire, wear (jade pendant)
Five Elements
water
Gender
Female
Strokes
8
Meaning & Cultural Context
In ancient China, 佩 originally referred to jade pendants worn at the waist as symbols of virtue, status, and refinement. The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Songs, representing the wearing of ornamental jade as a mark of noble character and cultural cultivation.
Using in Chinese Names
Chinese parents frequently choose 佩 for girls, drawn to its elegant connotations of grace and refinement. The character conveys aspirations for their daughter to be admired, respected, and seen as cultured—someone of dignified character who carries herself with natural elegance.
Personality & Impression
This character suggests a person who is gracefully admired by others, possesses refined taste, and embodies quiet dignity and inner cultivation.
For Foreigners
An excellent choice for girls' names with universally positive connotations. Easy to pronounce (peh) and remember, with elegant associations that translate well across cultures.
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 佩:
admire, wear (jade pendant), beautiful, splendid
traditional, modern
admire, wear (jade pendant), graceful, she
traditional, modern
admire, wear (jade pendant), career, achievement
traditional, modern
admire, wear (jade pendant), east, rising direction
traditional, modern
admire, wear (jade pendant), tall, lofty (name classic)
traditional, modern
admire, wear (jade pendant), book, scholarly, cultured
traditional, modern
admire, wear (jade pendant), graceful, she
traditional, modern
Build a Chinese Name With 佩
If you like the character 佩 (pèi - admire, wear (jade pendant)), you can use it as the starting point for a personalized Chinese name.
Create My Chinese Name with 佩