JinshiMini Program

Find a meaningful name rooted in classical poetry.

Draw meaningful names from classical Chinese poetry and timeless literature.

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Scan in WeChat or search “锦时起名”

From ideas to everyday life

A name is the blessing spoken most often in a lifetime. A good name brings not only melody, but the warmth of literary heritage.

A great name should not only sound harmonious, but also carry heritage, imagery, and poetic resonance. Jinshi draws from ancient anthologies, balancing tone, meaning, and phonetics so every name can trace back to a timeless poetic verse.

9 Classical Canons

Rivers and mountains in verse, poetry in names

Curating over 30,000 verses from ancient anthologies, infusing every name with thousands of years of literary grace.

Timeless landscape · Poetic elegance Curating 30,000+ poetic verses

Shijing (Classic of Poetry)

Pre-Qin · Guofeng

Family Warmth & Pure Grace

"A noble gentleman, as if carved, cut, chiseled and polished."

Chuci (Songs of Chu)

Warring States · Qu Yuan

Romantic Splendor & Integrity

"In morning I drank fallen dew of magnolias, at evening ate fallen petals of autumn chrysanthemums."

Tang Poetry

Tang Dynasty · Zhang Jiuling

Grand Vision & Lyrical Melody

"True companions feel no distance, ten thousand miles feel like next door."

Song Ci (Lyrics)

Song Dynasty · Ouyang Xiu

Gentle Reflection & Everyday Elegance

"Raising a cup to greet eastern breeze, walking together in tranquil ease."

Yuefu Ballads

Han-Wei Ballads

Folk Authenticity & Deep Emotion

"Ancient ballads resonating with honest warmth and timeless melody."

Nineteen Old Poems

Han Dynasty Poetry

Ancient Resonance & Profound Heart

"Gentle yet ornate, mournful yet far-reaching."

Ci & Fu Rhapsodies

Han-Wei Rhapsodies

Majestic Diction & Noble Flourish

"Eloquent literary form brimming with grandeur and poise."

Zhuangzi

Warring States · Zhuangzi

Boundless Freedom & Serene Wisdom

"This is called heavenly delight, speechless yet joyful at heart."

Masterpiece Epigrams

Timeless Classics

Moral Virtue & Enduring Character

"Cultivate oneself in tranquility, nurture virtue with frugality."

Phonetic Harmony

Every character has its origin and tone

Crafted with phonetic balance and semantic depth. Each name comes with an exclusive literary card detailing origin and character.

Tang Poetry · Pi Rixiu "Reading"

JINSHI

Lin Junyu

lín jūn yǔ Tone: Rising · Level · Dipping

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At dawn in the high chamber unrolling scrolls, conversing in solitude with ancient sages.

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Derived from "conversing in solitude with ancient sages", symbolizing deep reflection, expansive learning, and gentle poise.

WeChat Mini Program · Saved Name Card

Tonal Balance

Cadence with balanced tones, pleasant to call aloud and melodious.

Deep Semantics

Grounded in authentic classics, carrying virtues and familial warmth.

Taboo Screening

Filters out awkward homophones and prioritizes graceful characters.

Classical literature sources

Curates verses from Shijing, Chuci, Tang poetry, Song ci, Zhuangzi, and classical masterpieces.

Tone & semantic analysis

Balances tone rhythm and phonetics with deep insights into character meanings and imagery.

Taboo check & source tracing

Screens for awkward homophones and obscure characters, letting you trace every name to its original verse.

Jinshi — Classical literature sources — Classical literature sources

Jinshi — Tone & semantic analysis — Tone & semantic analysis

Jinshi — Taboo check & source tracing — Taboo check & source tracing

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Jinshi extract meaningful names from classical literature?

Jinshi curates over 30,000 verses across 9 classical Chinese canons—including the Classic of Poetry (Shijing), Songs of Chu (Chuci), Tang poetry, Song lyrics, Yuefu ballads, and Zhuangzi. Combined with modern AI language models, it delves into poetic imagery to propose names with harmonious tones, uplifting meanings, and verified poetic origins.

Does it adapt to different surnames, gender temperaments, and name lengths?

Yes. It supports both single and compound surnames, offers tailored gender temperaments (graceful, upright, or versatile), and accommodates single-character and two-character given names.

How does it avoid awkward homophones or overly obscure characters?

The system applies contemporary phonetic filters and common naming guidelines, prioritizing accessible yet elegant characters while filtering out awkward dialect homophones and archaic characters difficult to write or register.

How can I use Jinshi on WeChat?

Jinshi runs as a lightweight WeChat Mini Program without requiring an app store download. Search for "锦时起名" on WeChat or scan the QR code to begin exploring and favoriting names.