This list includes 45 Chinese girl names that start with P, from “Pei” to “Píngān”. Many entries are one- or two-character given names that emphasize virtues, nature, or beauty, useful for expectant parents, writers, and researchers.
Chinese girl names that start with P are feminine given names whose Hanyu Pinyin begins with the letter “P”, often conveying poetic meanings. Historically, many such names use characters that express hope, elegance, or peacefulness.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation (Pinyin and characters), Meaning, and Notes.
Name: The Latin-letter form of the given name appears here so you can quickly scan and shortlist options.
Pronunciation (Pinyin and characters): Shows standard pinyin with tone marks and the Chinese character(s) in parentheses to help you pronounce it.
Meaning: A concise one-line English meaning summarizes the name’s main idea or imagery for easy comparison.
Notes: Short contextual details cover name type, common usage, and cultural associations to guide your choice.
Chinese girl names that start with P
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Characters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pei | Pèi (佩) | admire; pendant | 1 |
| Peiling | Pèilíng (佩玲) | delicate; tinkling jade | 2 |
| Peiqi | Pèiqí (佩琪) | fine jade; precious | 2 |
| Peiyu | Pèiyù (佩玉) | jade pendant; precious | 2 |
| Peiying | Pèiyīng (佩英) | heroic; outstanding | 2 |
| Peilan | Pèilán (佩兰) | orchid; elegant | 2 |
| Peilin | Pèilín (佩琳) | beautiful jade | 2 |
| Peiqin | Pèiqín (佩琴) | zither; musical | 2 |
| Peifang | Péifāng (培芳) | cultivate; fragrant | 2 |
| Peixuan | Péixuān (培萱) | nurture; daylily (carefree) | 2 |
| Peimei | Pèiměi (佩美) | admire; beautiful | 2 |
| Peijun | Pèijūn (佩君) | noble; gentle ruler | 2 |
| Peiqiu | Pèiqiū (佩秋) | autumn; graceful | 2 |
| Peina | Pèinà (佩娜) | elegant; graceful | 2 |
| Peirong | Pèiróng (佩蓉) | lotus/flower; graceful | 2 |
| Peixia | Pèixiá (佩霞) | rosy clouds; sunrise | 2 |
| Peixin | Pèixīn (佩欣) | joyful; delighted | 2 |
| Peizhen | Pèizhēn (佩珍) | precious; treasured | 2 |
| Peiqiao | Pèiqiáo (佩巧) | clever; skillful | 2 |
| Peiling2 | Péilíng (培玲) | cultivate; tinkling jade | 2 |
| Peiwēi | Péiwēi (培薇) | cultivate; delicate fern | 2 |
| Peixiu | Péixiù (培秀) | cultivate; graceful and elegant | 2 |
| Peiyan2 | Péiyàn (培燕) | cultivate; swallow (bird) | 2 |
| Peiyan1 | Pèiyàn (佩燕) | swallow; graceful | 2 |
| Peixun | Péixùn (培训?) | cultivate; instruction (rare) | 2 |
| Pèiqián | Pèiqián (佩倩) | beautiful; charming | 2 |
| Peixuan2 | Pèixuān (佩萱) | adorn; daylily (carefree) | 2 |
| Peiqing | Pèiqīng (佩清) | pure; clear | 2 |
| Peiyuan | Pèiyuán (佩媛) | graceful lady; elegant | 2 |
| Peiqing2 | Péiqíng (培清) | nurture; clear/pure | 2 |
| Peiyu2 | Péiyù (培玉) | nurture; jade | 2 |
| Peiqin2 | Péiqín (培琴) | nurture; zither | 2 |
| Ping_duckweed | Píng (萍) | duckweed; gentle | 1 |
| Ping_peace | Píng (平) | peace; calm | 1 |
| Píngtíng | Píngtíng (平婷) | peaceful; graceful | 2 |
| Píngyíng | Píngyǐng (平颖) | peaceful; clever/bright | 2 |
| Píngān | Píng’ān (平安) | peace; safety | 2 |
| Píngxīn | Píngxīn (平馨) | peaceful; fragrant | 2 |
| Pán | Pàn (盼) | long for; hope | 1 |
| Pànpàn | Pànpàn (盼盼) | hopes repeated; affectionate | 2 |
| Píngyún | Píngyún (平云) | peaceful; cloud | 2 |
| Péilíng_alt | Péilíng (培玲) | nurture; tinkling jade | 2 |
| Péi’ān | Péiān (培安) | cultivate; peace | 2 |
| Péi’xiù | Péixiù (培秀) | cultivate; talented | 2 |
| Pèi’áo | Pèiaò (佩奥) | admire; grandeur (rare) | 2 |
Descriptions
Pei
Classic single-character feminine name; often used alone or as prefix in two-character names.
Peiling
Common feminine name; 玲 conveys jade-like beauty and softness.
Peiqi
琪 implies rare jade; popular in modern feminine names and friendly nicknames.
Peiyu
玉 (jade) is a traditional feminine element implying purity and value.
Peiying
英 often means outstanding or flower; used for confident, bright girls.
Peilan
兰 evokes refinement and is a staple for feminine names.
Peilin
琳 implies beautiful jade; common in girls’ names suggesting grace.
Peiqin
琴 signals musical/artistic temperament; used for cultured, gentle girls.
Peifang
培芳 is a conventional feminine name emphasizing growth and floral beauty.
Peixuan
培萱 is popular in mainland and Taiwan; 萱 suggests nostalgia and joy.
Peimei
A straightforward, pretty name highlighting beauty and grace.
Peijun
君 adds a literary, respectful tone; used for poised feminine names.
Peiqiu
秋 gives a poetic, seasonal feel; often chosen for lyrical names.
Peina
娜 is widely used in feminine names and borrowed from foreign-sounding charm.
Peirong
蓉 evokes feminine beauty; common in traditional-style names.
Peixia
霞 gives a vivid, poetic image; used for bright, hopeful names.
Peixin
欣 conveys happiness; modern and warm-sounding feminine name.
Peizhen
珍 often appears in older-generation feminine names, meaning treasured.
Peiqiao
巧 suggests cleverness or dexterity; lighter, playful feminine choice.
Peiling2
培玲 using 培 gives a nurturing nuance; also common in registers for girls.
Peiwēi
薇 is trendy in modern names; soft, floral image.
Peixiu
秀 denotes beauty/talent; used for refined feminine names.
Peiyan2
燕 is common in female names, evoking grace and lightness.
Peiyan1
Both 佩燕 and 培燕 appear; 佩燕 feels elegant and classical.
Peixun
培+训 not typical as a feminine name; included only if used in naming contexts.
Pèiqián
倩 denotes beauty; used in feminine names to suggest charm.
Peixuan2
佩萱 blends classic adornment with soft floral imagery; fairly common.
Peiqing
清 lends a fresh, literate quality to feminine names.
Peiyuan
媛 often marks feminine elegance and is popular in given names.
Peiqing2
培清 emphasizes cultivation and purity; suitable for gentle-sounding names.
Peiyu2
培玉 has a gentle, traditional resonance focused on inner quality.
Peiqin2
培琴 suggests an upbringing toward culture or artistry.
Ping_duckweed
萍 is a classical feminine single-character name with a poetic water image.
Ping_peace
平 is simple, gender-neutral but often appears in feminine names historically.
Píngtíng
平婷 combines stability (平) with feminine elegance (婷); common and pretty.
Píngyíng
颖 denotes talent or brightness; frequent in modern feminine names.
Píngān
A unisex phrase-name used as a gentle wish for safety and stability.
Píngxīn
馨 adds an elegant fragrance metaphor; used in contemporary feminine names.
Pán
盼 is a tender, feminine single-character name often evoking longing or expectation.
Pànpàn
Double-character reduplication gives a cute, affectionate tone common for girls.
Píngyún
平云 feels lyrical and soft—suitable for poetic, feminine names.
Péilíng_alt
培玲 emphasizes care and beauty; alternative to 佩玲 with similar sound.
Péi’ān
培安 is more literary and less common, used to express stable upbringing wishes.
Péi’xiù
培秀 highlights growth and excellence; used in modern names.
Pèi’áo
佩奥 is uncommon; 奥 adds depth or sophistication but is a rarer female name.