How do the Chinese Name their Babies?
How do Chinese parents choose names for their babies? There are several ways this can be accomplished. The most popular way to name a baby is to base it on the parents' expectations about what kind of person the child will be. A person carries the name he is given for his whole life, so it is an ever-present reminder of his parents' aspirations.
In general, these hopes can often be classified into six types. These categories are: 1. Moral Accomplishments. 2. Intelligence and Scholastic Achievement. 3. Health and Beauty. 4. Wealth and Position. 5. A Low-drama life that is problem free. 6. Strength of Will and Independence.
Some parents choose to name children depending on the seniority of the siblings. In some Chinese families, babies are named in the same way over many generations. Each child is named in the way handed down from the family's ancestors.
Yet another method is by naming after historical events or to reflect historical background common in Chinese history.
The last method is based on astrology. With the astrological method, a child's name may be determined according to the time, month, and season of his birth. The child's birth year animal signs may also determine the name. The Five Elements may also play a role in the names.
Since parents are likely to have different aspirations for their sons and daughters, there are further refinement to the technique of naming Chinese baby boys and Chinese baby girls.
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 about Chinese names for infant girls? Parents aspire for their girls to be virtuous, chaste, and loyal to family. They should be mindful of housekeeping, take good care of the family, and have strong affection for their siblings. Girls are expected to exist in harmony with their neighbors. Furthermore, they should possess a combination of grace, intelligence, and beauty.
For this reason, the ways of naming Chinese baby girls are steeped in the promotion of the revered feminine qualities. These include elegance, feminine beauty, virtue, intelligence and wit, tenderness, and grace.
Now you know what you need to know about Chinese baby names!
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