守（shou）
Name meaning
守 (shou) means to guard, to defend or to keep watch.
Practical naming use
Use 守 (shou) when the name should suggest to guard, to defend. Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 守 (shou) 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.