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How do the Chinese Name their Babies?

By: fongsuimy

How do Chinese people choose names for their babies? There are several ways this can be accomplished. The parents' hopes for the child is the basis for the most common naming process. Using this method, a name is chosen that will continue to remind the person of his parents' hopes for him for his whole life. The name will always remain with the person so that he will keep his parents' hopes in mind.
These expectations can generally fall into one of six different categories. The six categories are: 1. Moral accomplishments, 2. Scholastic success and intelligence, 3. Beauty and good health, 4. Social and financial standing, 5. A safe and non-dramatic life, and 6. The power of a strong will combined with independence.
Some parents choose to name children depending on the seniority of the siblings. In some Chinese families, babies are named in the same way over many generations. Each child is named in the way handed down from the family's ancestors.
Yet another method is by naming after historical events or to reflect historical background common in Chinese history.
Lastly, there is a way of naming Chinese infants that is connected with astrology. A child may be named by using the time, month, or season of birth, or the animal sign that represents the birth year. A name may also be formatted using the Five Elements.
Since parents are likely to have different aspirations for their sons and daughters, there are further refinement to the technique of naming Chinese baby boys and Chinese baby girls.
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.
Names for baby boys will symbolize family honor, or they will carry along the family traditions or the family business to the next generation. They can also signify having strong ambition, good moral character, strong will, fierce determination, a sense of responsibility, a healthy and strong body, an open mind, a great deal of intellect, and devotion to the country and its people.
What about Chinese baby girls name? Their parent’s aspiration include being filial, virtuous and chaste. They should love their brothers and sisters, take care of their family and good at housekeeping. They should also have inner beauty combined with intelligence, grace and get on harmoniously with their neighbors.
Because of this, Chinese baby girls are named in a way that encourages femininity. The ideal Chinese woman is virtuous, tender, beautiful in a very feminine way, intelligent with great wit, graceful, and elegant.
It should be clear to you now!

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