马（ma）
Name meaning
马 (ma) means horse, CL:匹 (Pi) or horse or cavalry piece in Chinese chess.
Practical naming use
Use 马 (ma) when the name should suggest horse, CL:匹 (Pi). Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 马 (ma) 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.