后（hou）
Name meaning
后 (hou) means empress, queen or (archaic) monarch.
Practical naming use
Use 后 (hou) when the name should suggest empress, queen. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 后 (hou) 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.