How do the Chinese Name their Babies?
22nd May 2009 by Babies No CommentsHow 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.
Usually, six categories describe these goals and expectations. These are: morality, intellect and scholarly accomplishment, wellness and beauty, accumulation of wealth and social status, safety and a smooth life path, and strong 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.
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.
Finally, there is a method that is related to astrology. The child can be named based on his time, month of season of birth, or based on the child’s birth year animal signs. It can also be based on the Five Elements.
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.
For this reason, a Chinese baby boy may be named in a way that brings honor to a special ancestor as well as continuing the family tradition and business. In addition to honoring the ancestor, Chinese baby boys may be named in a way that indicates high hopes, nobility of character, strength of will, strong determination, a sense of responsibility, physical strength, a wealth of vitality, a broad-minded viewpoint, outstanding wisdom, and the desire to be of service to ones’ people and country.
What about Chinese baby girls name? Their parent’s aspiration include being filial, virtuous and chaste. They should love their brothers and sisters, take care of their family and good at housekeeping. They should also have inner beauty combined with intelligence, grace and get on harmoniously with their neighbors.
As such the method of naming baby girls includes those that promote feminine values such as virtue and tenderness, feminine beauty, intelligence and wits, grace and elegance.
It should be clear to you now!
