Naming the Book of Changes

Analysis of the characters that can be used for naming in the Book of Changes

Qian

From the Gen hexagram Genshan Qian, a gentleman benefits from having more people. Inner meaning: in the Book of Changes. Qian in the Gen hexagram means modesty and respect. When used as a person's name, it means to be cultivated, humble, and of high moral character.

An

Comes from Dui Gua Bu Zelu, a gentleman can discern the people's will for peace. Inner meaning: in the Book of Changes. An in Dui Gua means peace, and when used as a person's name, it means quietness, auspiciousness, happiness and ease.

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From the Kan hexagram, goodness is like water, and a gentleman starts with planning. Inner meaning: in the Book of Changes. The Ruzhi image in the Kan hexagram is used as a person's name, which means that one's wishes are fulfilled and one's heart is satisfied.

Heaven

From the Qian hexagram, Heaven moves vigorously, and a gentleman strives to constantly strive for self-improvement. Inner meaning: in the Book of Changes. The sky in the Qian hexagram refers to the universe. When used as a person's name, it means a broad mind, a proud son of the emperor, and a broad mind.

Cultivation

From the Zhen hexagram, thunder gradually shakes, and a gentleman repairs with fear. Inner meaning: in the Book of Changes. In the Zhen hexagram, repair refers to repair, and when used as a person's name, it means beauty, hard work, wisdom, and excellence.

Name analysis from the Book of Changes

Zaihou

The name is extracted from the "Yi Kun Gua": "Xiang" says: The terrain is Kun, and the gentleman is thick. Virtuous things. It is a metaphor that a person with a broad mind and noble moral character, who keeps making progress and is generous to others, will naturally gain the admiration and support of everyone and achieve great success. Used here in boys' names, it can subtly encourage the boy's future character development.

Hui Xin

From "Yi Yi Gua" If you have Fu Hui Xin, don't ask about Yuan Ji. Huixin: The heart of giving benefits to others. It means: If I have a heart of integrity and benevolence, I will know that it is auspicious without asking. People in the world will definitely repay my kindness with a benevolent heart. The girl's name is Hui Xin, which means that the girl has a pure heart and is kind-hearted.

Feather Instruments

From Book of Changes Chapter 19: When Hongjian arrived in the land, his feathers could be used as instruments. The name "Yuyi" has more female characteristics. The word "yu" means feathers, which is a metaphor for a girl's small size and lightness; the word "yi" means appearance, and here it means that a girl is generous, dignified and noble, with an extraordinary temperament.

Name recommendations from the Book of Changes

Boy names

Tianyu, Yunfei, Zijian, Jianghai, Ziqian

Ruisi , Xingyi, Jianbi, Dongxian, Chaohao

Angkai, Qisheng, Hongxuan, Boyun, Changyun

Yunxu, Junmao, Yunhao, Junqian , Changyi

Hongyun, Junhan, Xingou, Yuanxing, Jiangtian

Wen Jin, Yongyan, Hanxin, Kunkun, Songhan

Sedum, Zeqi, Yeqi, Xingyi, Jian'an

Yiyi, Xufan, Rongchang, Gaofei, Mingzhi

Changdie, Bogan, Songde, Yi Zhuang, Haopeng

Weiyi, Taohan, Hongyun, Haozhe, Hanhong

Huirui, Hanyu, Pengze, Xinjing, Gaoxuan

Girls’ names

Wanru, Feilan, Huiyue, Bingjin, Xiaoyan

Henrui, Jingyao, Huaqing, Yanyou, Caishuo

Yancui, Dieting, Jingru, Yangwan, Qingyu

Shuanghan, Ruofeng, Wen Ning, Shu Yong, Wen Bin

Hanru, Dieman, Hanshui, Tianfan, Yuling

Xinrou, Yingfei, Yuanni, Xiayi, Junshu

Yijin, Xiaohuan, Siqi, Luyi, Xinxia

Siyun, Gu Yun, Fangshi, Manjing, Qingyun

Junzhu, Yin Jing, Jiaxin, Mengbing, Ruiyi

Aowan, Shanfu, Hanyu, Lanqing, Fanya