Cecilia Lindqvist

Swedish Sinologist, author of The Story of Chinese Characters.

Chinese name guide

Pronunciation: lín xī lì

Male

Female

Family Name: The surname 林 originates from the Chinese character meaning 'forest' or 'grove,' symbolizing abundance and vitality. It primarily traces back to two lineages: one stems from the descendants of Bi Gan, a virtuous minister of the Shang Dynasty, who was killed by King Zhou. His son Jian fled to Changlin (present-day Weihui, Henan) and was granted the surname 林 by King Wu of Zhou. The other lineage comes from the descendants of Lin Kai, an illegitimate son of King Ping of Zhou, who lived in Linlu (present-day Linxian, Henan) and adopted the surname 林.

Given Name: The name 'Xili' has a melodious sound, exuding an exotic charm, symbolizing elegance, confidence, and independence.

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李思琳

lǐ sī lín

‘Si’ signifies wisdom and thoughtfulness, while ‘Lin’ symbolizes precious jade, denoting intelligence and beauty.

李西娅

lǐ xī yà

As a transliterated name, Xi Ya has a melodious sound, exuding an exotic charm, symbolizing elegance and independence.

李诗雅

lǐ shī yǎ

Poetry and elegance signify literary brilliance and noble character.

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