健
Jiàn
Healthy, Strong
Meaning & Cultural Context
Literally meaning healthy and robust, 健 expresses the most fundamental parental wish — that the child will grow up strong and healthy. Its straightforward, positive meaning has kept it in the top ranks for decades.
Comprehensive Name Score
Has some cultural depth
Single-character name is concise and powerful. Tones are relatively uniform. Adjacent syllables have well-contrasted tones. Syllable lengths are balanced and easy to pronounce
Balanced stroke complexity with elegant structure
No five-element data available.
Low total stroke count is minimalist and easy to write
When to Use This Name
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Chinese name 健 (Jiàn) mean?
健 (Jiàn) means "Healthy, Strong" in Chinese. Literally meaning healthy and robust, 健 expresses the most fundamental parental wish — that the child will grow up strong and healthy. Its straightforward, positive meaning has kept it in the top ranks for decades.
How do you pronounce 健 in Chinese?
健 is pronounced "Jiàn" in Mandarin Chinese. Practice each syllable's tone carefully for accurate pronunciation.
When should I use the name 健?
健 is a versatile Chinese name suitable for gaming usernames, social media profiles, language learning, and creative writing.
How It Sounds with Common Surnames
邹健
Zōu Jiàn
王健
Wáng Jiàn
李健
Lǐ Jiàn
张健
Zhāng Jiàn
刘健
Liú Jiàn
Tone Analysis
How this name sounds with common surnames — tone compatibility matters for a harmonious name.
Zōu Jiàn
Wáng Jiàn
Lǐ Jiàn
Zhāng Jiàn
Liú Jiàn
Name Variations
Creative variations based on this name:
健安
Jiàn ān
+安
健福
Jiàn fú
+福
健然
Jiàn rán
+然