久（jiu）
Name meaning
久 (jiu) means (of a period of time) long.
Practical naming use
Use 久 (jiu) when the name should suggest (of a period of time) long. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 久 (jiu) 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.