A surname meaning 'tally', from the ancient state of Fu.
What the character means
A charm symbolizing good fortune and auspicious signs
Why it scores this way
Easy to say96
Reads the way it looks for an English speaker — no sounds English doesn't have.
Recognised in China39
Outside the top 100 — distinctive, but some people will ask you to repeat or write it.
Easy to write65
11 strokes — a little practice and it flows.
People who carried this name
Fu Jian — Former Qin emperor (338–385), the 'Tiger of the North'.
Fu Yanqing — A renowned general of the Five Dynasties and early Song Dynasty, known for his military prowess and loyalty. He was ennobled as Prince of Wei.
Fu Dingyi — Modern Chinese linguist and educator, a key figure in the early language reform movement. He served as a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.