Chinese name
宁
Meaning
Peace, at rest.
Where it comes from
宋词 · 示孟氏女 · 仲并
芝兰玉树宁馨儿
Orchid and jade tree — how serene this child.
How to use it
A given name is used after the surname in Chinese. Introduce yourself as “surname + given name”, and add the English equivalent only when needed.