禄
lù
Meaning
prosperity, official emolument, luck
Five Elements
earth
Gender
Male
Strokes
13
Meaning & Cultural Context
In Chinese tradition, 禄 represents official emoluments and salary from imperial service, deeply connected to the Confucian ideal of achieving success through civil service. The character appears in the famous trio '福禄寿' (Fortune, Prosperity, Longevity), where it symbolizes material wealth and career achievement. Historically, receiving one's 禄 meant one had passed the imperial examinations and earned a government position.
Using in Chinese Names
Chinese parents often choose 禄 in names to wish their children a life of prosperity, career success, and financial reward. It's particularly favored in business families or for children born under auspicious signs, carrying the aspiration for recognition and ample livelihood. The character conveys a hope that the child will achieve meaningful success and enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Personality & Impression
This character suggests someone with strong ambition, a drive for achievement, and the warmth to enjoy and share their success with family and community.
For Foreigners
For non-Chinese people, 禄 is a powerful and positive character but carries traditional associations with official success. It's appropriate and auspicious in business contexts or for those who appreciate its classical Chinese meaning of 'blessing and prosperity.'
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 禄:
prosperity, official emolument, luck, world, generation, era
traditional, traditional
prosperity, official emolument, luck, career, achievement
traditional, traditional
prosperity, official emolument, luck, east, rising direction
traditional, modern
prosperity, official emolument, luck, abundant, fruitful, plentiful
traditional, traditional
prosperity, official emolument, luck, cinnabar red, devoted heart
traditional, traditional
prosperity, official emolument, luck, joy, music, happiness
traditional, traditional
prosperity, official emolument, luck, well-behaved, cute, obedient
traditional
prosperity, official emolument, luck, great, mighty, magnificent
traditional, modern
Build a Chinese Name With 禄
If you like the character 禄 (lù - prosperity, official emolument, luck), you can use it as the starting point for a personalized Chinese name.
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