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name: name-recommendation
description: Suggest auspicious Chinese names based on BaZi analysis, elemental balance needs, and cultural considerations. Essential for naming children or selecting Chinese names.
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# Name Recommendation

This skill provides personalized Chinese name recommendations based on BaZi analysis, selecting characters that balance elemental deficiencies, carry positive meanings, and sound harmonious.

## When to Use This Skill

- **Naming newborns**: Parents seeking auspicious name for child
- **Name change**: Adults wanting Chinese name aligned with BaZi
- **Business naming**: Company or brand names with good energetics
- **Adopting Chinese name**: Foreigners choosing Chinese name
- **Pen name/stage name**: Artists selecting professional name

## What This Skill Does

1. **Elemental Analysis**: Identifies which elements to strengthen in name
2. **Character Selection**: Finds characters with correct elements and meanings
3. **Sound Harmony**: Ensures pleasant pronunciation and tone pattern
4. **Numerological Check**: Verifies stroke count auspiciousness
5. **Cultural Appropriateness**: Respects naming conventions and taboos
6. **Multiple Options**: Provides 3-5 name candidates with explanations
7. **Meaning Interpretation**: Explains symbolism and aspirations in each name

## Chinese Name Structure

### Format: 姓 (Surname) + 名 (Given Name)

**Typical Structures**:
- **Single Character**: 王 伟 (Wang Wei) - Traditional, concise
- **Two Characters**: 王 建国 (Wang Jianguo) - Most common
- **Three Characters**: 欧阳 修 (Ouyang Xiu) - Compound surname

**Components**:
- **Surname (姓)**: Family name, inherited (100+ common surnames)
- **Generation Name (辈分)**: Optional middle character, shared with siblings/cousins
- **Personal Name (名)**: Unique character(s) chosen based on BaZi and meaning

## Selection Criteria

### 1. Elemental Balance (Most Important)

**Principle**: Name characters should strengthen weak or missing elements in BaZi

**Example**:
```
BaZi Analysis:
- Wood: 5%  (Weak - needs support!)
- Fire: 30% (Strong)
- Earth: 25%
- Metal: 25%
- Water: 15%

Strategy: Choose characters with Wood or Water (generates Wood) radicals
```

**Element Radicals (部首)**:
- **Wood 木**: 林 (forest), 树 (tree), 森 (dense forest), 松 (pine), 柏 (cypress)
- **Fire 火**: 炎 (flame), 烈 (fierce), 焱 (blaze), 灵 (spirit)
- **Earth 土**: 坤 (earth), 城 (city), 堂 (hall), 培 (cultivate)
- **Metal 金**: 钰 (precious metal), 铭 (inscription), 锋 (sharp edge)
- **Water 水**: 海 (ocean), 涛 (waves), 泽 (pond), 润 (moist), 清 (clear)

### 2. Character Meaning

**Positive Qualities to Embody**:
- **Virtue**: 德 (virtue), 仁 (benevolence), 义 (righteousness)
- **Wisdom**: 智 (wisdom), 慧 (intelligent), 明 (bright)
- **Strength**: 强 (strong), 勇 (brave), 健 (healthy)
- **Success**: 成 (achieve), 荣 (glory), 昌 (prosperous)
- **Beauty**: 美 (beautiful), 雅 (elegant), 秀 (graceful)
- **Nature**: 云 (cloud), 山 (mountain), 川 (river)

**Avoid**:
- ❌ Characters with negative meanings
- ❌ Characters associated with death or illness
- ❌ Characters that sound like unfortunate words
- ❌ Overly complex or rare characters (hard to write/recognize)

### 3. Sound Harmony (音韵)

**Tone Patterns** (声调):
Chinese has 4 tones (+neutral). Good names have varied tone pattern.

**Examples**:
- ✅ 李明月 (Lǐ Míng Yuè) - 3rd, 2nd, 4th tones = Varied, melodious
- ⚠️ 李丽丽 (Lǐ Lì Lì) - 3rd, 4th, 4th tones = Repetitive

**Pronunciation**:
- Easy to pronounce
- Not tongue-twisters
- No unfortunate homophones

### 4. Stroke Count (笔画)

**Traditional Numerology**:
Each character has a stroke count. Total strokes analyzed for auspiciousness.

**Lucky Numbers**: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 31, 32, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 47, 48, 52, 57, 63, 65, 67, 68, 81

**Unlucky Numbers**: 4 (death), 9 (loneliness in some contexts), 19, 20, 22, 34, 36, 40, 42, 43, 44

**Calculation**:
```
Example: 王建国 (Wang Jianguo)
- 王 = 4 strokes
- 建 = 9 strokes
- 国 = 8 strokes
Total: 21 strokes ✅ (lucky number)
```

### 5. Gender Appropriateness

**Male Names** - Often suggest:
- Strength: 强 (Qiang), 刚 (Gang), 雄 (Xiong)
- Ambition: 志 (Zhi), 鹏 (Peng), 宇 (Yu)
- Virtue: 仁 (Ren), 义 (Yi), 诚 (Cheng)

**Female Names** - Often suggest:
- Beauty: 美 (Mei), 丽 (Li), 艳 (Yan)
- Grace: 雅 (Ya), 婷 (Ting), 娜 (Na)
- Nature: 花 (Hua), 莲 (Lian), 雪 (Xue)

**Neutral Names** - Suitable for both:
- 明 (Ming - bright), 欣 (Xin - joy), 晨 (Chen - morning)

### 6. Cultural Considerations

**Generation Names (辈分字)**:
- Some families have predetermined generation characters
- All siblings/cousins share the same middle character
- Example: All grandchildren use 建 (Jian), so names are 建华, 建国, 建军

**Regional Preferences**:
- Southern China: Often favors elegant, poetic characters
- Northern China: May prefer straightforward, strong characters
- Modern trends: Moving toward unique, less common characters

**Taboos**:
- ❌ Don't name after elders (disrespectful)
- ❌ Avoid characters in ancestors' names
- ❌ Don't use characters from tragic historical figures
- ❌ Avoid characters from famous dictators or criminals

## Name Generation Process

### Step 1: Analyze BaZi

```
Child's BaZi:
- Born: 2026-03-15, 10:30am
- Day Master: 甲木 (Yang Wood)
- Elements: Wood 10%, Fire 25%, Earth 30%, Metal 20%, Water 15%

Assessment:
- Day Master (Wood) is weak - needs support
- Water is moderate - could boost to support Wood
- Earth is strong - creating heaviness

Strategy: 
- Primary: Strengthen Wood
- Secondary: Strengthen Water (generates Wood)
- Bonus: Include positive aspirational meanings
```

### Step 2: Select Element-Supporting Characters

**For Wood Support**:
- Direct Wood: 林, 森, 松, 柏, 梓, 栋
- Indirect (Water): 海, 涛, 泽, 润, 清, 源

### Step 3: Combine with Meaning

Match element need with positive meanings:
- 梓 (Zi) - Wood element + catalpa tree + "cultivated scholar"
- 润 (Run) - Water element + "moist, enrich" + prosperity
- 林 (Lin) - Wood element + "forest" + abundance

### Step 4: Check Sound Harmony

Test pronunciation with surname:
- 王梓润 (Wang Zi Run) - 2nd, 3rd, 4th tone ✅ Good variation
- 王林海 (Wang Lin Hai) - 2nd, 2nd, 3rd tone ⚠️ Less ideal (consecutive 2nd tone)

### Step 5: Calculate Strokes

```
王梓润
- 王 (Wang): 4 strokes
- 梓 (Zi): 11 strokes  
- 润 (Run): 16 strokes
Total: 31 strokes ✅ (Lucky number: leadership, prosperity)
```

### Step 6: Cultural & Gender Check

- ✅ Appropriate for gender
- ✅ No taboo associations
- ✅ Easy to write and recognize
- ✅ No unfortunate homophones

### Step 7: Final Selection

Provide 3-5 options with full analysis

## Output Format

```markdown
# Chinese Name Recommendations: [English Name / Surname]

**For**: [Child/Adult]  
**Gender**: [Male/Female]  
**Birth Info**: [Date, Time]  
**Day Master**: [Stem - Element]

---

## 🎯 BaZi Name Strategy

### Elemental Analysis

**Current Balance**:
```
木 Wood:   ████░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 10% ⬇️ WEAK
火 Fire:   ██████████░░░░░░░░░░ 25%
土 Earth:  ███████████████░░░░░ 30% ⬆️ STRONG
金 Metal:  ████████░░░░░░░░░░░░ 20%
水 Water:  ███████░░░░░░░░░░░░░ 15%
```

**Name Strategy**:
1. **Priority**: Strengthen Wood (Day Master support)
2. **Secondary**: Add Water (generates Wood)
3. **Meaning**: Incorporate positive aspirations for child
4. **Sound**: Ensure harmonious pronunciation with surname

---

## 📝 Recommended Names

### Option 1: 王梓润 (Wáng Zǐ Rùn) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Characters**:
- **姓 王 (Wáng)**: "King" - Your family surname
- **名 梓 (Zǐ)**: "Catalpa tree" 🌳 - Wood element, scholarly
- **名 润 (Rùn)**: "Moist, enrich" 💧 - Water element, prosperous

**Elemental Support**:
- 梓 (Zi): Contains 木 (Wood) radical → Directly strengthens Day Master ✅
- 润 (Run): Contains 氵(Water) radical → Generates Wood, adds flow ✅

**Meaning & Symbolism**:
- **梓 (Catalpa Tree)**: A respected wood used for making fine instruments and furniture. Symbolizes "pillar of society," someone cultured and useful to others.
- **润 (Moisten/Enrich)**: Suggests prosperity, nourishment, and refinement. Like jade that is润 (polished), or land that is润 (fertile).
- **Combined**: "A cultivated person who enriches and nourishes others like water nourishes a tree."

**Sound Analysis**:
- Tone Pattern: 2-3-4 ✅ Excellent variation, melodious
- Pinyin: Wáng Zǐ Rùn - Flows smoothly, easy to pronounce
- No unfortunate homophones

**Stroke Count**:
- 王 (4) + 梓 (11) + 润 (16) = **31 strokes**
- **31 = 大吉 (Very Auspicious)**: Suggests wisdom, leadership, and prosperity

**Personality Implications**:
- Cultured, refined, scholarly (梓)
- Generous, prosperous, nourishing to others (润)
- Balanced growth with deep resources (Wood + Water)

**Overall**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommended
- Perfect elemental support for weak Wood
- Beautiful meanings (scholar who enriches others)
- Excellent sound harmony
- Auspicious numerology
- Gender-neutral but slightly masculine lean (good for boy)

---

### Option 2: 王森泽 (Wáng Sēn Zé) ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

**Characters**:
- **姓 王 (Wáng)**: "King"
- **名 森 (Sēn)**: "Dense forest" 🌲🌲🌲 - Triple Wood
- **名 泽 (Zé)**: "Pond, grace" 💧 - Water element

**Elemental Support**:
- 森 (Sen): Three 木 (Wood) characters! → Maximum Wood boost ⚡
- 泽 (Ze): Contains 氵(Water) radical → Nourishes Wood ✅

**Meaning & Symbolism**:
- **森 (Dense Forest)**: Abundance, life force, natural growth. Suggests vitality and expansiveness.
- **泽 (Pond/Grace)**: Body of water that sustains life. Also means "grace, blessing, benefit others."
- **Combined**: "Like a lush forest nourished by a life-giving pond - abundant, vital, blessing others."

**Sound Analysis**:
- Tone Pattern: 2-1-2 ⚠️ Two 2nd tones (Wang + Ze) - slightly repetitive
- Pinyin: Wáng Sēn Zé - Strong, masculine sound
- 森 (Sen) sounds like "three" in some dialects - can be lucky or neutral

**Stroke Count**:
- 王 (4) + 森 (12) + 泽 (17) = **33 strokes**
- **33 = 大吉 (Very Auspicious)**: Talent rising, success and fortune

**Personality Implications**:
- Strong, vital, abundant energy (森)
- Generous, life-giving, gracious (泽)
- Natural leader with giving spirit

**Overall**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Excellent Alternative
- Maximum Wood support (three woods!)
- Strong, masculine energy
- Powerful meaning (abundance + grace)
- Slightly less melodious than Option 1
- Very memorable and impactful

---

### Option 3: 王柏清 (Wáng Bǎi Qīng) ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

**Characters**:
- **姓 王 (Wáng)**: "King"
- **名 柏 (Bǎi)**: "Cypress tree" 🌲 - Wood element
- **名 清 (Qīng)**: "Clear, pure" 💧 - Water element

**Elemental Support**:
- 柏 (Bai): Contains 木 (Wood) radical → Strengthens Day Master ✅
- 清 (Qing): Contains 氵(Water) radical → Generates Wood ✅

**Meaning & Symbolism**:
- **柏 (Cypress)**: Evergreen tree, symbol of longevity, integrity, and steadfastness. Cypresses stand tall even in winter.
- **清 (Clear/Pure)**: Purity, clarity, honesty, cleanliness. Suggests transparent character and sharp mind.
- **Combined**: "Like a steadfast cypress by clear waters - enduring, upright, and pure-hearted."

**Sound Analysis**:
- Tone Pattern: 2-3-1 ✅ Excellent variation, very pleasant
- Pinyin: Wáng Bǎi Qīng - Elegant, sophisticated sound
- 清 (Qing) associated with Qing Dynasty, but also "Qingming" (clarity)

**Stroke Count**:
- 王 (4) + 柏 (9) + 清 (11) = **24 strokes**
- **24 = 吉 (Auspicious)**: Wealth, family prosperity, bright future

**Personality Implications**:
- Steadfast, loyal, enduring (柏)
- Honest, intelligent, clear-minded (清)
- Classical elegance with modern clarity

**Overall**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Refined & Elegant Choice
- Good elemental balance (Wood + Water)
- Classic, timeless meaning (integrity + purity)
- Most melodious sound of all options
- Slightly more traditional/classical feel
- Good for someone seeking understated elegance

---

### Option 4: 王栋源 (Wáng Dòng Yuán) ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆

**Characters**:
- **姓 王 (Wáng)**: "King"
- **名 栋 (Dòng)**: "Ridgepole, pillar" 🏛️ - Wood element
- **名 源 (Yuán)**: "Source, origin" 💧 - Water element

**Elemental Support**:
- 栋 (Dong): Contains 木 (Wood) radical → Strengthens Day Master ✅
- 源 (Yuan): Contains 氵(Water) radical → Generates Wood ✅

**Meaning & Symbolism**:
- **栋 (Ridgepole)**: The main beam supporting a roof. "栋梁之才" (dòng liáng zhī cái) means "pillar of society," essential talent.
- **源 (Source)**: Origin point, wellspring, fountainhead. Suggests fundamental, original, innovative.
- **Combined**: "A foundational pillar with deep roots and original thinking - essential talent with deep resources."

**Sound Analysis**:
- Tone Pattern: 2-4-2 ⚠️ Two 2nd tones (Wang + Yuan) - slightly repetitive
- Pinyin: Wáng Dòng Yuán - Strong, authoritative sound
- Easy to pronounce, no homophones

**Stroke Count**:
- 王 (4) + 栋 (12) + 源 (14) = **30 strokes**
- **30 = 半吉 (Semi-Auspicious)**: Mixed fortune, depends on effort

**Personality Implications**:
- Essential, foundational, supporting (栋)
- Original thinker, innovative, resourceful (源)
- Natural leader and problem-solver

**Overall**: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ Strong, Ambitious Choice
- Good elemental support (Wood + Water)
- Powerful meaning (pillar + source)
- Strong masculine energy
- Slightly less auspicious numerology
- Great for ambitious parents wanting "pillar of society"

---

### Option 5: 王景淳 (Wáng Jǐng Chún) ⭐⭐⭐☆☆

**Characters**:
- **姓 王 (Wáng)**: "King"
- **名 景 (Jǐng)**: "Scenery, vista" - Wood element (景 contains 日+京)
- **名 淳 (Chún)**: "Pure, honest" 💧 - Water element

**Elemental Support**:
- 景 (Jing): Partial Wood element (京 component) → Moderate support
- 淳 (Chun): Contains 氵(Water) radical → Generates Wood ✅

**Meaning & Symbolism**:
- **景 (Scenery)**: Beautiful views, bright prospects. "前景" (qián jǐng) means "future prospects."
- **淳 (Pure/Honest)**: Simple, genuine, sincere. "淳朴" (chún pǔ) means unpretentious and authentic.
- **Combined**: "Bright prospects with honest, genuine character - beautiful future with authentic heart."

**Sound Analysis**:
- Tone Pattern: 2-3-2 ⚠️ Two 2nd tones (Wang + Chun)
- Pinyin: Wáng Jǐng Chún - Soft, gentle sound
- Pleasant but less dynamic than other options

**Stroke Count**:
- 王 (4) + 景 (12) + 淳 (12) = **28 strokes**
- **28 = 凶 (Inauspicious)**: Suggests challenges, need perseverance

**Personality Implications**:
- Optimistic, positive outlook (景)
- Honest, genuine, unpretentious (淳)
- Gentle nature with bright aspirations

**Overall**: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ Gentle Alternative
- Moderate elemental support
- Beautiful meaning (prospects + genuineness)
- Softer, gentler energy (good for sensitive child)
- Less auspicious numerology (28)
- Consider if want gentler vs. stronger name

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## 📊 Comparison Summary

| Name | Element Support | Meaning Power | Sound | Numerology | Overall |
|------|----------------|---------------|-------|------------|---------|
| 王梓润 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 31 (吉) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| 王森泽 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | 33 (吉) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| 王柏清 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | 24 (吉) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| 王栋源 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ | 30 (半吉) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ |
| 王景淳 | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ | 28 (凶) | ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ |

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## 🎯 Final Recommendation

### Top Choice: **王梓润 (Wáng Zǐ Rùn)**

**Why This Name**:
1. **Perfect BaZi Support**: Both characters directly support weak Wood Day Master
2. **Excellent Meaning**: "Cultured scholar who enriches others" - aspirational and positive
3. **Best Sound**: 2-3-4 tone pattern is most melodious and memorable
4. **Auspicious Number**: 31 strokes indicates wisdom and prosperity
5. **Versatile**: Elegant but not overly traditional, works in modern context

**This name will**:
- ✅ Strengthen the child's weak Wood energy
- ✅ Add flow and prosperity (Water element)
- ✅ Carry beautiful aspirations (scholarly, enriching)
- ✅ Sound pleasant and be easy to remember
- ✅ Serve child well in both traditional and modern contexts

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## 🌸 Alternative Selections

**If you want maximum Wood power**: Choose 王森泽 (triple Wood!)
**If you prefer classical elegance**: Choose 王柏清 (most refined)
**If you want "pillar of society" symbolism**: Choose 王栋源

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## 💡 Naming Wisdom

A name is:
- **First gift** to your child - choose with love and care
- **Lifelong companion** - consider how it ages with them
- **Energetic support** - BaZi alignment helps balance life
- **Cultural identity** - connects to heritage and values
- **Daily mantra** - they hear it thousands of times

**Remember**: The most important thing is choosing a name that **feels right** 
to you as parents. BaZi provides guidance, but parental intuition and love 
are the ultimate guides.

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## 📋 Next Steps

1. **Shortlist**: Narrow to 2-3 favorites
2. **Say it aloud**: Call child by name - does it feel right?
3. **Test writing**: Practice writing characters - are they too complex?
4. **Get feedback**: Share with trusted family (not everyone - too many opinions!)
5. **Trust intuition**: Which name makes your heart sing?
6. **Register**: Once decided, register within cultural/legal timeframe

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*"名正言顺" - When the name is correct, words flow smoothly.*  
*May your child's name support their highest potential and brightest future.* 🌟

