Chinese naming guides
Practical guides to choosing a Chinese name.
What Is My Name in Chinese? 3 Ways to Find Yours
Choose between a sound rendering, a meaning translation and a new Chinese name, with examples and a clear request you can take to a teacher.
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Bruce Lee, Li Xiaolong, or Lee Jun-fan: Which Name Is Which?
Why is Bruce Lee also called Li Xiaolong and Lee Jun-fan? Understand his screen name, Chinese characters, pronunciation, and what naming stories remain uncertain.
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China Golden Week 2026: Check These Dates Before You Go
China's 2026 Golden Week runs October 1–7, separate from Mid-Autumn. Understand the new tourism campaign and plan a visit around the right dates.
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What Would Roger Federer's Chinese Name Be?
What Chinese name could fit Roger Federer beyond tennis? Explore three original proposals, their meanings, and illustrated SoulName name cards.
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China Invites 100,000 Young Americans: What Happens Next?
What the new five-year invitation says, which application details remain unconfirmed, and what prospective participants can ask schools and organizers now.
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What Would Simone Biles’s Chinese Name Be?
What Chinese name could capture Simone Biles’s ambition, composure and warmth? Follow the story behind three names, with meanings and illustrated cards.
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What Does Yao Ming’s Chinese Name Mean? (姚明)
Read Yáo MÃng correctly: surname first, the meaning of Ming, and the reported family story—with dictionary facts kept separate from naming intent.
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See how a guided conversation brings your preferences, meaning, and sound together.