美
měi
Meaning
beautiful, excellent
Five Elements
fire
Gender
Female
Strokes
9
Meaning & Cultural Context
美 (měi) means beauty, excellence, and aesthetic appeal. In Chinese culture, this character represents not just physical beauty but also moral beauty and artistic excellence. It is associated with the Confucian concept of 尽善尽美 (perfection in both goodness and beauty).
Using in Chinese Names
美 is extremely popular in Chinese female names, expressing the hope that the bearer will be beautiful, graceful, and live a beautiful life. It is also used in unisex names to convey excellence. Popular combinations include 美玲 (Měilíng - beautiful pearl), 美涵 (Měihán - beautiful meaning), and 美欣 (Měixīn - beautiful joy).
Personality & Impression
The character 美 suggests someone with an appreciation for beauty, elegance, and quality. People with this character in their name are often seen as aesthetically minded, refined, and having good taste.
For Foreigners
美 is one of the most universally positive characters and works well for foreigners. It conveys a positive, optimistic outlook and an appreciation for life's pleasures. However, be aware that it may be perceived as somewhat traditional or classic in tone.
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 美:
beautiful, excellent, east, rising direction
traditional, modern
beautiful, excellent, abundant, fruitful, plentiful
traditional, modern
beautiful, excellent, cinnabar red, devoted heart
traditional, modern
beautiful, excellent, beautiful, splendid
traditional, modern
beautiful, excellent, joy, music, happiness
traditional, modern
beautiful, excellent, well-behaved, cute, obedient
traditional, modern
beautiful, excellent, graceful, she
traditional, modern
beautiful, excellent, bless, protect
traditional, modern
Build a Chinese Name With 美
If you like the character 美 (měi - beautiful, excellent), you can use it as the starting point for a personalized Chinese name.
Create My Chinese Name with 美