教（jiao）
Name meaning
教 (jiao) means to teach, to instruct or to teach.
Practical naming use
Use 教 (jiao) when the name should suggest to teach, to instruct. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 教 (jiao) 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.