薇
wēi
Meaning
fern, delicate grace
Five Elements
wood
Gender
Female
Strokes
16
Meaning & Cultural Context
薇 refers to the bracken fern, a delicate plant that appears throughout classical Chinese poetry. In the ancient Book of Songs (《诗经》), the poem《采薇》(Gathering Ferns) uses the fern as a symbol of simple rural life and longing for home. The character carries connotations of natural beauty, refinement, and connection to the earth.
Using in Chinese Names
Chinese parents often choose 薇 for daughters to convey wishes for elegance, grace, and gentle beauty. The character suggests a refined, cultured personality with an appreciation for nature and simplicity. It is frequently combined with characters like 紫 (purple) or 雪 (snow) to create poetic feminine names.
Personality & Impression
This character suggests a calm, elegant, and resilient personality—someone who is gentle yet grounded, with natural grace and inner strength like the fern that bends but survives.
For Foreigners
Pronounced "way" (first tone), this character has a soft, feminine sound popular in Chinese names. The 16 strokes make it visually complex; when written in calligraphy, it creates a beautiful, balanced composition.
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 薇:
fern, delicate grace, unity, singular, whole
poetic, modern
fern, delicate grace, beautiful, splendid
poetic, modern
fern, delicate grace, well-behaved, cute, obedient
poetic, modern
fern, delicate grace, cloud, freedom, dreamlike
poetic, modern
fern, delicate grace, also, likewise (literary)
poetic, modern
fern, delicate grace, graceful, she
poetic, modern
fern, delicate grace, admire, wear (jade pendant)
poetic, modern
fern, delicate grace, excellent, beautiful
poetic, modern
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