What origin is the name Chinese?

Chinese comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Chinese a popular name?

Chinese is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Chinese?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Chinese — for example Amara, Zuri, Imani. You can browse more on our african names page.

Chinese

Q: Is Chinese a rare name?

Yes. Chinese does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Chinese

Chinese

Boy

african

3 syllables

Chinese is an african boy's name meaning "This Nigerian name of African origin translates to God protects, expressing a sense of divine guardianship.".

With african roots, Chinese is a boy name that means "This Nigerian name of African origin translates to God protects, expressing a sense of divine guardianship.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This Nigerian name of African origin translates to God protects, expressing a sense of divine guardianship.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Chinese

Very rare in US records

What does Chinese mean?

Chinese is a boy name of african origin meaning "This Nigerian name of African origin translates to God protects, expressing a sense of divine guardianship.".