This word cloud was created using some of the most common words used in the meanings of names with Chinese origins.

Most common american names for chinese. Liang is an appealing Chinese name meaning bright. Therefore a short English name would be ideal. Common Chinese names A boy playing in the sand.

45 rows Chinese diplomat humanitarian. Many Japanese and Korean surnames also stem from Chinese surnames. Even learning just the top 20 will be very useful.

David John and James. Pretty jade gift gold elegant moon pure dragon one wise brave child happiness kind light sun star ocean rain you sky china life king grace chinese heart precious river peace happy can family world wisdom love smart lotus beauty beautiful orchid strong great little cute good flower mountain. 440 rows Although the Chinese make up the largest segment of the US.

Andrew Andy Dan Peter Albert Eric Alan Sam Alex and David. Jennifer Amy and Angela. 4 rows Among Chinese in Boston the most common three first names are Wei 134 Hong 0916.

According to legend the top 100 surnames in China stemmed from 100. Stephanie Amy Jennifer Jessica were common. Chinese last names are usually long.

For Chinese-Americans the most common names for men were. I recommend the following. While there are over 4000 last names in China today the ancient tradition of the old hundred families is still strong.