棋（qi）
Name meaning
棋 (qi) means chess, chess-like game or a game of chess.
Practical naming use
Use 棋 (qi) when the name should suggest chess, chess-like game. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 棋 (qi) 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.