艮（gen）
Name meaning
艮 (gen) means blunt, tough or chewy.
Practical naming use
Use 艮 (gen) when the name should suggest blunt, tough. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 艮 (gen) 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.