Here you’ll find 58 Chinese girl names that start with W, organized from “Wan” to “Wulan”. They include one- and two-character names, common modern choices, and poetic options drawn from nature and virtues. You can use this list for baby naming, character creation, or cultural research.
Chinese girl names that start with W are given names formed from characters that often reflect beauty, nature, or moral qualities. For example, Wulan (乌兰) has Mongolian roots and commonly evokes “red” or “flower” imagery.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, and Meaning.
Name: The romanized form of the given name so you can scan spellings and choose names that look right to you.
Pronunciation: Pinyin with tone marks followed by the Chinese character(s) in parentheses, so you can learn the correct sound and character.
Meaning: A concise one-line explanation of the name’s common sense or imagery, helping you compare options quickly.
Chinese girl names that start with W
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wei | Wēi (薇) | Delicate fern; poetic floral character | Common, feminine |
| Wei | Wēi (微) | Small; subtle; delicate | Poetic, feminine |
| Wei | Wěi (玮) | Precious jade; rare beauty | Modern, unisex-feminine |
| Wei | Wéi (维) | Maintain; preserve; connective | Modern, neutral |
| Wen | Wén (文) | Culture; literature; refined | Common, classic |
| Wen | Wēn (温) | Warm; gentle; mild | Classic, feminine |
| Wan | Wǎn (婉) | Graceful; tactful; gentle | Common, feminine |
| Wan | Wǎn (宛) | As if; graceful; gentle | Poetic, feminine |
| Wan | Wǎn (琬) | Graceful jade; refined | Less common, poetic |
| Wulan | Wū lán (乌兰) | Red/flower (Mongolian origin) | Ethnic, feminine |
| Wenhui | Wén huì (文慧) | Cultured and intelligent | Common, feminine |
| Wenjing | Wén jìng (文静) | Cultured and quiet; gentle | Very common, feminine |
| Wenxin | Wén xīn (文馨) | Cultured and fragrant; kind heart | Common, feminine |
| Wenting | Wén tíng (文婷) | Cultured and graceful; elegant | Common, feminine |
| Wenyu | Wén yù (文玉) | Cultured jade; precious | Common, feminine |
| Wenli | Wén lì (文丽) | Cultured and beautiful | Common, feminine |
| Wenling | Wén líng (文玲) | Cultured and tinkling jade | Common, feminine |
| Wenjuan | Wén juān (文娟) | Cultured and graceful | Common, feminine |
| Wenying | Wén yīng (文英) | Cultured and outstanding | Common, feminine |
| Wenzhu | Wén zhū (文珠) | Cultured pearl; precious | Less common, feminine |
| Wenxiu | Wén xiù (文秀) | Cultured and elegant | Classic, feminine |
| Wenfen | Wén fēn (文芬) | Cultured and fragrant | Traditional, feminine |
| Wenyue | Wén yuè (文月) | Cultured moon; poetic | Poetic, feminine |
| Wenchun | Wén chūn (文春) | Cultured spring; fresh | Less common, feminine |
| Wenlan | Wén lán (文兰) | Cultured orchid; elegant | Traditional, feminine |
| Wenyan | Wén yàn (文燕) | Cultured and graceful swallow | Traditional, feminine |
| Wenqin | Wén qín (文琴) | Cultured zither; musical | Poetic, feminine |
| Wenyuán | Wén yuàn (文媛) | Cultured and graceful woman | Moderately common, feminine |
| Wenzhen | Wén zhēn (文珍) | Cultured and precious | Traditional, feminine |
| Wenru | Wén rú (文如) | Cultured and like; elegant simile | Poetic, feminine |
| Wanling | Wǎn líng (婉玲) | Graceful and tinkling jade | Common, feminine |
| Wanyi | Wǎn yí (婉怡) | Graceful and joyful | Common, feminine |
| Wanru | Wǎn rú (婉如) | Graceful as; elegant simile | Common, feminine |
| Wanqing | Wǎn qīng (婉清) | Graceful and clear/pure | Less common, feminine |
| Wanmei | Wǎn měi (婉美) | Graceful and beautiful | Common, feminine |
| Wanjing | Wǎn jìng (婉静) | Graceful and quiet | Traditional, feminine |
| Weina | Wēi nà (薇娜) | Delicate fern + graceful | Modern, feminine |
| Weimei | Wēi měi (薇美) | Delicate and beautiful | Common, feminine |
| Weiwei | Wēi wēi (薇薇) | Delicate fern (reduplicated) | Very common, affectionate |
| Weijing | Wēi jìng (薇静) | Delicate and calm | Common, feminine |
| Weiqing | Wēi qīng (薇清) | Delicate and pure/clear | Less common, poetic |
| Weiying | Wēi yīng (薇英) | Delicate and outstanding | Common, feminine |
| Weilan | Wēi lán (薇兰) | Delicate orchid; floral elegance | Common, feminine |
| Weilian | Wēi lián (薇莲) | Delicate lotus; pure floral | Less common, feminine |
| Weilin | Wēi lín (薇琳) | Delicate and pretty jade-like | Common, feminine |
| Weixuan | Wēi xuān (薇萱) | Delicate + memory-less flower (萱) | Modern, feminine |
| Weiqi | Wēi qí (薇琦) | Delicate and fine jade | Moderately common, feminine |
| Weizhen | Wēi zhēn (薇珍) | Delicate and precious | Less common, feminine |
| Weiyue | Wēi yuè (薇月) | Delicate moon imagery | Poetic, feminine |
| Weilan2 | Wéi lán (维兰) | Preserve + orchid; modern feel | Modern, feminine |
| Weiqing2 | Wéi qīng (维清) | Maintain and pure; modern | Modern, unisex-feminine |
| Wenxuan | Wén xuān (文萱) | Cultured + daylily; warm | Common, feminine |
| Wenqi | Wén qí (文琪) | Cultured and fine jade | Modern-traditional, feminine |
| Wenlin | Wén lín (文琳) | Cultured and beautiful gem | Common, feminine |
| Wenxia | Wén xiá (文霞) | Cultured rosy clouds; poetic | Poetic, feminine |
| Wenxian | Wén xiān (文仙) | Cultured and fairy-like | Poetic, uncommon |
| Wenruo | Wén ruò (文若) | Cultured and gentle simile | Poetic, feminine |
| Wenjia | Wén jiā (文佳) | Cultured and excellent | Modern-traditional, feminine |
Descriptions
Wei
A very popular feminine character used alone or as first syllable; soft “wēi” sound suits gentle, floral names.
Wei
Gives a delicate, understated feel; often chosen for its gentle meaning and sound.
Wei
Used for girls and boys; for girls it reads as elegant and refined rather than strong.
Wei
Often appears in modern compound names (维+), sounding contemporary and stable.
Wen
A versatile, literary character popular in female names implying education and grace.
Wen
Conveys warmth and kindness; suits gentle, family-oriented meanings.
Wan
A quintessential feminine character implying grace and softness, frequent in girls’ names.
Wan
Often used to give a lyrical, elegant tone; pairs well with many second characters.
Wan
A slightly more literary/jade-related form; feels refined and classical.
Wulan
A well-known Inner Mongolian female name used widely in Mandarin-speaking areas; vivid and melodic.
Wenhui
Very popular feminine name combining “culture” and “wisdom”; soft, educated impression.
Wenjing
Extremely popular for girls; suggests calmness and poise—short, easy to pronounce.
Wenxin
Warm and literary; “xīn” adds emotional warmth to the cultured “wén.”
Wenting
Tíng gives a refined, graceful nuance; widely used for girls.
Wenyu
Classic pairing implying refinement and value; “yù” (jade) is auspicious.
Wenli
Simple, pretty compound emphasizing literary elegance plus beauty.
Wenling
Líng gives a lively, musical sense; a popular feminine choice.
Wenjuan
Traditional female name; “juān” implies softness and grace.
Wenying
Balanced, slightly heroic but suitable for girls; “yīng” denotes excellence.
Wenzhu
Pearl imagery feels gentle and treasured—good for literary families.
Wenxiu
Traditional complimenting name suggesting talent and beauty.
Wenfen
A soft, floral-feeling name often chosen for warmth and refinement.
Wenyue
Evocative and lyrical; good for parents who like poetic imagery.
Wenchun
Spring imagery adds freshness; used but less frequent today.
Wenlan
lán (orchid) gives floral elegance; classical feminine choice.
Wenyan
Yàn (swallow) symbolizes grace; common in older generations and still used.
Wenqin
Suggests musical talent or artistic upbringing; lyrical and soft.
Wenyuán
Yuàn implies an elegant lady; feels refined and slightly formal.
Wenzhen
Zhēn (treasure) is affectionate and warm, suitable for family-centered names.
Wenru
A lyrical construction meaning “as cultured as”; gentle and literary.
Wanling
Very common two-character name combining grace and lively charm.
Wanyi
Warm and approachable; “yí” gives pleasant, cheerful nuance.
Wanru
Soft, poetic name often used in compound feminine names.
Wanqing
Pure and calm feeling; good for gentle, understated naming.
Wanmei
Straightforward and pleasant; emphasizes beauty with grace.
Wanjing
Combines grace with serenity; quietly elegant.
Weina
Nà gives an international, graceful feel; commonly used in modern female names.
Weimei
Reduplicates floral delicacy with clear beauty; soft and feminine.
Weiwei
Reduplicated names sound cute and affectionate; widely used for girls.
Weijing
Gentle, quiet-sounding name; blends floral and serene meanings.
Weiqing
Purity and delicacy combined; poetic and light.
Weiying
A balanced mix of delicate imagery and excellence.
Weilan
Orchid imagery gives elegant, floral tone; pleasant and traditional-modern.
Weilian
Lotus evokes purity; suitable for poetic parents.
Weilin
Lín adds lyrical, gem-like quality; popular in modern names.
Weixuan
萱 (xuān) evokes daylily; feels contemporary and feminine.
Weiqi
Qí/琦 implies rare beauty; slightly modern and refined.
Weizhen
Simple and endearing; emphasizes being treasured.
Weiyue
Evocative, slightly poetic; good for lyrical tastes.
Weilan2
Uses 维 to create a contemporary-sounding name with floral second character.
Weiqing2
Feels contemporary; 维 is often used for modern name constructions.
Wenxuan
文萱 blends literary and floral warmth; popular and melodic.
Wenqi
Sounds refined; “qí/琪” is common in female names for beauty.
Wenlin
Lyrical and pretty; “lín” lends gem-like nuance.
Wenxia
Xiá (rosy clouds) gives romantic, poetic imagery.
Wenxian
Has a whimsical, literary tone—best for poetic preferences.
Wenruo
Elegant, slightly classical; “ruò” adds a soft comparative nuance.
Wenjia
Simple and positive; “jiā” conveys goodness and beauty.