Chinese Baby Names Selection Criteria
Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2009
by Henry Fong
Feng Shui Absolutely
How are Chinese baby boys and Chinese baby girls named? A variety of methods exist. The hopes of th
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.
Another method of naming is based on the seniority of the siblings. Some Chinese families cherish the tradition of giving names based on a specific method that was handed down from generations to generations. Whenever a baby is born in the family, he or she is simply given a name using a series or methodology defined by its ancestor.
A different naming convention is to draw on historical events or to memorialize national events in 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? 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.
A good man is expected to have good moral character and to devote himself to his country and people. He should be healthy, ambitious, firm, have wisdom and ability and bring honor to the family.A good man will possess a character that is above reproach, and will be dedicated to his family and his homeland. He should possess good health, strong ambition, a firm stance, and a powerful sense of honor that he brings to the family.
Names for baby boys will symbolize family honor, or they will carry along the family traditions or the family business to the next generation. They can also signify having strong ambition, good moral character, strong will, fierce determination, a sense of responsibility, a healthy and strong body, an open mind, a great deal of intellect, and devotion to the country and its people.
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.
Now you know!
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