来（lai）
Name meaning
来 (lai) means to come, (used as a substitute for a more specific verb) or hither (directional complement for motion toward the speaker, as in 回來 (Huilai) 回来 (Huilai)).
Practical naming use
Use 来 (lai) when the name should suggest to come, (used as a substitute for a more specific verb). Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 来 (lai) 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.