Chinese Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Chinese Name at a Glance

Name	Chinese
Meaning	Nigerian name meaning 'God protects'.
Origin	African
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Chinese Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Chinese means “Nigerian name meaning 'God protects”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Chinese Name Origin

Our database records Chinese under African origin. Browse more African baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Chinese a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Chinese is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Chinese

When considering Chinese for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.