泰
tài
Meaning
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai)
Five Elements
earth
Gender
Male
Strokes
10
Meaning & Cultural Context
泰 primarily refers to Mount Tai (泰山), one of China's Five Sacred Mountains in Shandong province, historically considered the most sacred and associated with the eastern sunrise and imperial ceremonies. The character conveys peace, safety, and supreme greatness, appearing in the classic blessing phrase '国泰民安' (national peace and prosperity). In Chinese tradition, 泰 represents stability, harmony between heaven and earth, and the balanced flow of cosmic forces.
Using in Chinese Names
Chinese parents frequently choose 泰 for sons to wish them strength, stability, and peaceful success in life. The character conveys aspirations of greatness and dignity, like the towering mountain itself. It is often paired with other characters creating names meaning 'supreme peace' or 'great tranquility,' reflecting hope that the child will grow into someone who brings honor and maintains equilibrium through life's challenges.
Personality & Impression
The character suggests a grounded, reliable individual with quiet inner strength and natural dignity—someone who remains calm under pressure and commands respect through presence rather than aggression.
For Foreigners
This is an excellent choice for non-Chinese individuals seeking a strong, positive-sounding name with deep cultural resonance. The character is widely recognized internationally and pairs well with both Chinese and Western names.
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 泰:
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai), unity, singular, whole
modern, traditional
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai), strong, vigorous, tiny
modern, traditional
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai), arrive, overlook
modern, traditional
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai), righteousness, loyalty
modern, traditional
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai), well-behaved, cute, obedient
modern, traditional
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai), cloud, freedom, dreamlike
modern, traditional
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai), also, likewise (literary)
modern, traditional
peace, supreme, grand (Mt. Tai), graceful, she
modern, traditional
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