How are Chinese baby boys and Chinese baby girls named? A variety of methods exist. The hopes of the parents play a big role in naming Chinese babies. The person’s name continues to remind him of his parents’ expectations.
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 families name their children based on the birth order of the siblings. Some families have age-old traditions that have been handed down from generation to generation, which guide how the babies are named. These infants are named by using a system that is unique to each family — one that has been defined by his or her ancestors.
Another way of naming a baby is to give them a name that reflects the historical events or the culture that are a part of Chinese history.
Lastly, there is a system that is astrologically-based. A baby name can be derived from the time or season of birth, or the animal that represents the year that the baby was born. The Five Elements can also be an inspiration for the names.
There are additional subtleties to the technique of naming Chinese baby girls and Chinese baby boys, because parents have varying goals for their daughters and sons.
The expectation of a good man is that he will be devoted to his nation and his people. Additionally, he should have a strong moral character. He should be in good health, have ambition, be serious, be intelligent and make his family proud.
As such the method of naming baby boys include those that bring honor to one ancestor and continue family tradition and business. It can also indicate lofty aspirations, having noble character, willpower and determination, responsibility, strong physique and vitality, being broad-minded, have unusual wisdom and willing to serve the nation and people.
How do the Chinese name their baby girls? Being virtuous, chaste and filial are examples of their parent’s aspirations. She should take care of her family, love her brothers and sisters, and have excellent housekeeping skills. The ideal Chinese woman must be beautiful within. She must have a combination of grace and intelligence. She must have the ability to coexist with her neighbors in harmony.
As such, names given to baby girls will be reflective of the parents’ desire that their daughter turn out to be virtuous, tender, beautiful, smart, clever, graceful, and elegant.
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