翔
xiáng
Meaning
soaring flight, auspicious
Five Elements
earth
Gender
Male
Strokes
12
Meaning & Cultural Context
翔 depicts a bird with wings fully spread, soaring through the skies. In Chinese mythology, it is associated with the mythical phoenix and divine cranes representing transcendence and spiritual elevation. The character appears in classical literature describing imperial journeys and celestial travels, carrying connotations of divine protection and auspicious passage.
Using in Chinese Names
Chinese parents choose 翔 for sons with the hope they will soar to great heights and achieve their ambitions. It conveys wishes for freedom, success, and the ability to rise above life's obstacles. The character remains popular in names because it blends the auspicious imagery of flight with a refined, literary sound that suggests cultivation and aspiration.
Personality & Impression
This character suggests someone with an ambitious, free-spirited nature who aims high and pursues goals with determination and grace.
For Foreigners
For non-Chinese people, 翔 is a sophisticated choice that conveys positive aspirations of soaring success. It is pronounced "xiáng" (approximately "shyahng" with a rising tone) and works beautifully in combined names like 翔宇 (Xiángyǔ) or 翔飞 (Xiángfēi).
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 翔:
soaring flight, auspicious, world, generation, era
modern, traditional
soaring flight, auspicious, career, achievement
modern, traditional
soaring flight, auspicious, east, rising direction
modern, traditional
soaring flight, auspicious, abundant, fruitful, plentiful
modern, traditional
soaring flight, auspicious, joy, music, happiness
modern, traditional
soaring flight, auspicious, tall, lofty (name classic)
modern, traditional
soaring flight, auspicious, cloud, freedom, dreamlike
modern, traditional
soaring flight, auspicious, great, mighty, magnificent
modern, traditional
Build a Chinese Name With 翔
If you like the character 翔 (xiáng - soaring flight, auspicious), you can use it as the starting point for a personalized Chinese name.
Create My Chinese Name with 翔