理（li）
Name meaning
理 (li) means texture, grain (of wood) or inner essence.
Practical naming use
Use 理 (li) when the name should suggest texture, grain (of wood). Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 理 (li) 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.