禅（chan）
Name meaning
禅 (chan) means dhyana (Sanskrit), Zen or meditation (Buddhism).
Practical naming use
Use 禅 (chan) when the name should suggest dhyana (Sanskrit), Zen. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 禅 (chan) with characters such as 安 (An) for a steadier frame, 文 (Wen) for a cultured register, 清 (Qing) for clarity or 宁 (Ning) for calm. Let the second character clarify the intended register rather than doubling an already strong image.