沃
wò
Meaning
fertile; rich soil
Five Elements
water
Gender
Unisex
Strokes
7
Meaning & Cultural Context
沃 represents fertile, rich soil that yields abundant harvests. In Chinese agricultural tradition, this character symbolized prosperity and wealth—land that could sustain families for generations. The character appears in classical texts describing the fertile heartlands of China, where the soil was considered a blessing from nature.
Using in Chinese Names
Chinese parents choose 沃 in names to convey wishes for material abundance, prosperity, and a blessed life. It reflects aspirations that their child will have ample opportunities and resources to thrive. The character pairs well with names suggesting success, wealth, or noble character.
Personality & Impression
Suggests a nurturing, generous person who brings abundance to others—someone grounded and flowing, like life-giving water enriching the earth.
For Foreigners
When you see 沃 in a name, it generally indicates the family wishes the person a prosperous, abundant life. It's considered an auspicious character used in both personal and business naming contexts.
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 沃:
fertile; rich soil, career, achievement
modern, traditional
fertile; rich soil, east, rising direction
modern, modern
fertile; rich soil, tall, lofty (name classic)
modern, modern
fertile; rich soil, book, scholarly, cultured
modern, traditional
fertile; rich soil, graceful, she
modern, traditional
fertile; rich soil, origin, first, primary
modern, traditional
fertile; rich soil, overcome, conquer, achieve
modern, modern
fertile; rich soil, orchid, refined fragrance
modern, traditional
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