As one of the world’s most populous countries (with well more than one billion citizens!), China is obviously a huge generator of baby names. Many cultures and a history spanning over 5,000 years have considerable influence on Chinese names as well. Chinese people don’t enjoy the same freedoms as Americans; the Chinese government recently banned the use of some Muslim names.
Traditionally Chinese baby names are chosen to guide the child in life. Parents choose names based on how they would like their child to become. Popular boy names often refer to strength and character attributes. For example, top pick Jin means ‘precious commodity.’ Another popular name is Tao, which refers to Taoism and stands for ‘route’ or ‘path.’
Find out the full list of popular Chinese boys names below:
