Chinese Baby Names Selection
Posted on Jun 15, 2009 under Uncategorized | No Comment
How do the Chinese name their baby and girls? There are a number of methods. The most common one is based on the aspiration of their parents. As the name stays with the person throughout his life, it serves to remind him of what his parents expect of him.
Generally speaking, these aspirations can usually be classified into six categories. They are moral accomplishments, intelligence and scholarly achievements, health and beauty, wealth and position, safe and smooth life and independence and willpower.
Another method of naming is based on the seniority of the siblings. Some Chinese families cherish the tradition of giving names based on a specific method that was handed down from generations to generations. Whenever a baby is born in the family, he or she is simply given a name using a series or methodology defined by its ancestor.
Another way of naming a baby is to give them a name that reflects the historical events or the culture that are a part of Chinese history.
The last method is based on astrology. With the astrological method, a child’s name may be determined according to the time, month, and season of his birth. The child’s birth year animal signs may also determine the name. The Five Elements may also play a role in the names.
Because a parent’s hopes will be different for a boy than for a girl, there are differences between the ways a boy may be named and how a girl’s name is derived.
A good man is expected to have good moral character and to devote himself to his country and people. He should be healthy, ambitious, firm, have wisdom and ability and bring honor to the family.A good man will possess a character that is above reproach, and will be dedicated to his family and his homeland. He should possess good health, strong ambition, a firm stance, and a powerful sense of honor that he brings to the family.
For this reason, baby boys may be named in a manner that honors a specific ancestor and promotes the continuance of family business, as well as tradition. This can also include having high hopes, a strong character, a tremendous power of will and determination, a good sense of responsibility, physical strength and vitality, an open mind, great intelligence, and the willingness to be of service to the country and its citizens.
How about Chinese names for infant girls? Parents aspire for their girls to be virtuous, chaste, and loyal to family. They should be mindful of housekeeping, take good care of the family, and have strong affection for their siblings. Girls are expected to exist in harmony with their neighbors. Furthermore, they should possess a combination of grace, intelligence, and beauty.
As such, names given to baby girls will be reflective of the parents’ desire that their daughter turn out to be virtuous, tender, beautiful, smart, clever, graceful, and elegant.
Now you know!