逸
yì
Meaning
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape
Five Elements
wood
Gender
Male
Strokes
11
Meaning & Cultural Context
In Chinese tradition, 逸 carries connotations of exceptional talent and refined elegance. The character originally referred to 'escaping' or 'fleeing' but evolved to mean outstanding excellence—someone who surpasses ordinary standards. In classical literature, 逸 describes scholars and artists who lived beyond worldly concerns, embodying a carefree yet accomplished spirit.
Using in Chinese Names
Chinese parents often choose 逸 in names to wish their sons a life of freedom, talent, and distinction. It conveys the aspiration for the child to be outstanding in their field while maintaining a graceful, unhurried demeanor. The character is particularly popular in scholarly or artistic families hoping their child will excel with effortless elegance.
Personality & Impression
The character suggests someone with exceptional abilities who moves through life with natural grace and independence—a free spirit who achieves without struggling.
For Foreigners
For non-Chinese people, 逸 in a name signals sophistication and a wish for the bearer to be talented yet unhindered by conventional constraints. It's considered elegant and literary.
Style & Personality
Popular Name Combinations
Common two-character names that include 逸:
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape, beautiful, splendid
traditional, modern
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape, joy, music, happiness
traditional, modern
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape, tall, lofty (name classic)
traditional, modern
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape, cloud, freedom, dreamlike
traditional, modern
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape, graceful, she
traditional, modern
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape, admire, wear (jade pendant)
traditional, modern
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape, excellent, beautiful
traditional, modern
carefree, outstanding, graceful escape, orchid, refined fragrance
traditional, modern
Build a Chinese Name With 逸
If you like the character 逸 (yì - carefree, outstanding, graceful escape), you can use it as the starting point for a personalized Chinese name.
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