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Chinese Girl Names: Meanings and Character

Chinese girl names carry a layered poetry unlike any other tradition. Mei, Xia, Yue and Lin all gather meaning from their characters. This guide collects the most loved Chinese girl names with meanings.

Chinese girls' names often centre on natural imagery: Mei means 'plum blossom', Xia means 'summer', Yue means 'moon'. The natural world runs through the entire tradition.

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