存（cun）
Name meaning
存 (cun) means preserving, remaining and keeping intent alive. In naming it reads as continuity, conscience and durable presence, not mere survival.
Practical naming use
存 (cun) is a preservation-and-continuity character. It gives a name steadiness, endurance and memory-bearing force, so the result feels lasting rather than static. It is especially useful for cultural depth, classical or literary reference, personality image, because the character can carry a recognizable Chinese image without becoming empty dictionary filler. The best results come when the second character adds human direction, warmth, restraint or breadth, so the full given name feels lived-in rather than generic.
Pair 存 (cun) with characters such as 志 (zhi) for kept intention, 安 (an) for settled endurance, 宁 (ning) for quiet continuity or 真 (zhen) for sincere persistence. The second character should keep the name enduring without making it grim.
存志 (Cunzhi): Cun contributes to preserve, remain; Zhi adds aspiration, will.
Historical / name-use references
李存勖 (Li Cunxu)
李存勖 (li cun xu) Li Cunxu, Emperor Zhuangzong of Later Tang, directly contains 存 (cun) in his name. This gives the character a strong Five Dynasties historical reference.