象（xiang）
Name meaning
象 (xiang) means elephant, CL:隻 (Zhi) 只 (Zhi) or shape.
Practical naming use
Use 象 (xiang) when the name should suggest elephant, CL:隻 (Zhi) 只 (Zhi). Keep the full two-character name natural, readable and balanced for everyday use.
Pairing guide
Pair 象 (xiang) 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.