佳
jiā
Meaning
excellent, beautiful
Five Elements
earth
Gender
Female
Strokes
8
Meaning & Cultural Context
In Chinese tradition, 佳 represents beauty and excellence, appearing in classical poetry to describe both physical attractiveness and moral virtue. The character combines the person radical (亻) with 圭 (a jade tablet used in ancient rituals), suggesting that true beauty comes from inner refinement and dignified character.
Using in Chinese Names
Parents frequently choose 佳 in female names to wish their daughters beauty, grace, and excellence in life. It pairs beautifully with characters like 丽 (beautiful), 颖 (talented), or 怡 (joyful) to create harmonious, aspirational names. The character conveys hope that the child will grow into a person of quality, virtue, and social refinement.
Personality & Impression
The character suggests someone elegant, warm-hearted, and dedicated to self-improvement - a person who values both inner character and outward grace.
For Foreigners
For non-Chinese people, 佳 is an excellent, universally positive name choice as it carries universally appreciated meanings of beauty and excellence without any negative connotations, making it safe and appreciated in any context.
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 佳:
excellent, beautiful, east, rising direction
traditional, modern
excellent, beautiful, abundant, fruitful, plentiful
traditional, modern
excellent, beautiful, cinnabar red, devoted heart
traditional, modern
excellent, beautiful, beautiful, splendid
traditional, modern
excellent, beautiful, joy, music, happiness
traditional, modern
excellent, beautiful, well-behaved, cute, obedient
traditional, modern
excellent, beautiful, graceful, she
traditional, modern
excellent, beautiful, bless, protect
traditional, modern
Build a Chinese Name With 佳
If you like the character 佳 (jiā - excellent, beautiful), you can use it as the starting point for a personalized Chinese name.
Create My Chinese Name with 佳