This list brings together 30 Chinese boy names, running from “An (安)” to “A-Wei (阿伟)”. Most of these names share a strong root meaning, drawing on characters for peace, virtue, pride, or fortune, and several use the familiar “A-” prefix common in everyday nicknames. Parents use names like these when naming a son, choosing a school application name, or simply looking for a name with real cultural weight behind it.
Chinese boy names are words or short phrases built from one or more Chinese characters, each carrying its own meaning and history. Many combine two characters to form a single idea, such as peace paired with virtue or pride paired with knowledge, a tradition that goes back centuries in Chinese naming culture. Some names on this list, like “Aiguo (爱国),” were especially common among boys born in the mid-20th century, when patriotic names were a strong trend across the country.
Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, meaning, and description for each entry.
Name: the Chinese boy name itself, shown with its original characters so you can see exactly how it’s written.
Pronunciation: a simple, phonetic guide to help you say each name correctly without needing to know Chinese.
Meaning: the core translation behind the name, showing you what idea or quality the characters represent.
Description: extra context on the name’s tone, popularity, or cultural background, helping you decide if it fits what you’re looking for.
Chinese boy names
Name
Pronunciation
Meaning
An (安)
Ahn
Peace, tranquility
Anbang (安邦)
Ahn-bahng
Brings peace to the nation
Ande (安德)
Ahn-duh
Peaceful virtue
Anguo (安国)
Ahn-gwoh
Peace for the country
Anle (安乐)
Ahn-luh
Peace and happiness
Anlin (安林)
Ahn-lin
Peaceful forest
Anmin (安民)
Ahn-min
Peace for the people
Anning (安宁)
Ahn-ning
Tranquility, calm
Anshun (安顺)
Ahn-shwun
Peaceful and smooth
Antai (安泰)
Ahn-tai
Peace and well-being
Anyi (安逸)
Ahn-yee
Ease and comfort
Anze (安泽)
Ahn-zuh
Peaceful grace
Anzhi (安志)
Ahn-jr
Peaceful ambition
Ao (傲/奥)
Ow
Pride or profoundness
Aobo (傲博)
Ow-boh
Proud and knowledgeable
Aocheng (奥成)
Ow-chung
Profound achievement
Aokang (奥康)
Ow-kahng
Profound health
Aoran (傲然)
Ow-rahn
Proud and unyielding
Aosen (奥森)
Ow-sen
Deep forest
Aoxiang (翱翔)
Ow-shyahng
To soar, to fly high
Aoyu (奥宇)
Ow-yoo
Profound universe
Aiguo (爱国)
Eye-gwoh
Loves the country
Aihua (爱华)
Eye-hwah
Loves China
Aimin (爱民)
Eye-min
Loves the people
Aisheng (爱生)
Eye-shuhng
Loves life
A-Fu (阿福)
Ah-foo
Fortune, blessing
A-Jun (阿军)
Ah-jyoon
Army, military
A-Long (阿龙)
Ah-long
Dragon
A-Ming (阿明)
Ah-ming
Bright, brilliant
A-Wei (阿伟)
Ah-way
Great, greatness
Descriptions
An (安)
A simple, classic given name built on the character for peace, often used alone or as the root of longer two-character names.
Anbang (安邦)
A traditional, aspirational name historically given to boys expected to serve their country with honor and stability.
Ande (安德)
Combines the characters for peace and moral virtue, reflecting parents’ hopes for a calm, upright character.
Anguo (安国)
A patriotic-leaning name popular in earlier generations, expressing a wish for the boy to help secure national stability.
Anle (安乐)
Pairs the characters for peace and joy, a warm, old-fashioned name wishing the child a contented life.
Anlin (安林)
Combines peace with the character for forest, evoking calm, natural imagery.
Anmin (安民)
A name rooted in classical political virtue, suggesting one who brings stability to others.
Anning (安宁)
Doubles down on serenity, using two characters that both relate to peace and quiet.
Anshun (安顺)
Wishes the bearer a life free of obstacles, everything proceeding smoothly and calmly.
Antai (安泰)
Combines peace with prosperity and health, a name meant to bless the child with a secure, comfortable life.
Anyi (安逸)
Suggests a relaxed, comfortable existence, free from hardship or struggle.
Anze (安泽)
A modern favorite pairing peace with the character for moisture or kindness, implying a gentle, generous nature.
Anzhi (安志)
Blends calmness with determination, suggesting steady resolve rather than restless ambition.
Ao (傲/奥)
A short, striking name that can mean proud and dignified, or draw on a separate character meaning deep and mysterious.
Aobo (傲博)
Combines pride with erudition, a name for a boy expected to be both confident and well-learned.
Aocheng (奥成)
Suggests a life of deep, meaningful accomplishment rather than shallow success.
Aokang (奥康)
Pairs the idea of depth or mystery with robust health and well-being.
Aoran (傲然)
A vivid, literary name describing someone who stands tall and dignified under pressure.
Aosen (奥森)
A modern, nature-inspired name blending profundity with the imagery of a vast forest.
Aoxiang (翱翔)
An aspirational name built from the verb for soaring flight, wishing the child a life of great achievement.
Aoyu (奥宇)
Combines depth or mystery with the character for sky or universe, a grand, ambitious name.
Aiguo (爱国)
A strongly patriotic name common among boys born in the mid-20th century, expressing devotion to the nation.
Aihua (爱华)
Uses “Hua,” a poetic name for China, to express national pride and affection.
Aimin (爱民)
A classical virtue name suggesting compassion and care for ordinary people, often linked to leadership.
Aisheng (爱生)
A gentle, life-affirming name expressing appreciation for existence itself.
A-Fu (阿福)
An affectionate, informal name built with the familiar prefix “A-” plus the character for good fortune.
A-Jun (阿军)
A casual nickname-style name using the “A-” prefix with a character tied to military strength or discipline.
A-Long (阿龙)
A warm, informal name pairing the friendly “A-” prefix with the powerful symbol of the dragon.
A-Ming (阿明)
A common informal name meaning bright or clear-minded, often used as a nickname among family and friends.
A-Wei (阿伟)
Combines the familiar “A-” prefix with a character meaning great or impressive, a warm everyday name.
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