达
dá
Meaning
attain, reach, express
Five Elements
fire
Gender
Male
Strokes
6
Meaning & Cultural Context
达 combines the radical 辶 (movement/road) with 大 (big), literally suggesting 'the big road' or 'reaching far.' In classical Chinese philosophy, particularly Confucian thought, 达 represents the ideal of a successful, influential person who has attained wisdom and social standing. The character appears in many auspicious compounds like 发达 (prosperous), 达成 (achieve), and 达观 (philosophically optimistic).
Using in Chinese Names
Chinese parents frequently choose 达 for boys' names hoping their son will achieve success, reach ambitious goals, and go far in life. The character conveys strong aspirations—parents wish for their child to become a 达人 (accomplished person) who excels in career and society. It pairs well with characters like 伟 (great), 强 (strong), or 志 (aspiration) to create names with powerful, positive meanings.
Personality & Impression
This character suggests someone ambitious, driven, and destined for achievement—someone who reaches their goals and expresses themselves articulately. The 'free' vibration implies not just success but also openness, broad horizons, and the ability to navigate life's journey with confidence.
For Foreigners
达 is universally positive with no negative connotations—it's considered an excellent name character. Pronounced 'dah' (like 'dare' without the 'r'), it's easy for non-Chinese speakers to say. The meaning 'attain/reach' makes it a great choice for international names as it conveys universal aspirations.
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 达:
attain, reach, express, world, generation, era
modern, traditional
attain, reach, express, career, achievement
modern, traditional
attain, reach, express, east, rising direction
modern, traditional
attain, reach, express, abundant, fruitful, plentiful
modern, traditional
attain, reach, express, joy, music, happiness
modern, traditional
attain, reach, express, tall, lofty (name classic)
modern, traditional
attain, reach, express, cloud, freedom, dreamlike
modern, traditional
attain, reach, express, great, mighty, magnificent
modern, traditional
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