Lijuan is a classical Chinese two-character feminine compound name combining 丽 (lì) meaning beautiful, with 娟 (juān) meaning graceful or beautiful (specifically feminine grace) — giving the literal meaning beautiful graceful or beautiful and elegant. The compound combines two of the most foundational beauty characters in Chinese feminine naming. The character 丽 is the formal Chinese character for beautiful, while 娟 specifically refers to graceful feminine beauty (composed of the female radical 女). Together, Lijuan creates a name that emphasizes the dual aspects of feminine beauty — both visual beauty (丽) and graceful character (娟). The pinyin Lijuan spelling represents the standard modern Mandarin romanization. The name has been used in Chinese feminine naming for centuries with profound classical heritage. The compound Lijuan was extraordinarily popular in twentieth-century Chinese feminine naming, particularly common among women born in the 1950s-1980s — making it one of the most quintessentially modern Chinese feminine compound names. The compound has been used in countless Chinese stories, films, and television dramas featuring beloved female characters. The name was made culturally significant by various Chinese women across history including notable scholars, teachers, and artists. In modern Chinese naming, Lijuan has remained a beloved classic Chinese feminine name. Chinese parents who choose Lijuan are drawn to its profound combination of two foundational beauty meanings, beautiful classical Chinese aesthetic resonance, and warm two-syllable Chinese feminine elegance.

The root form of Lijuan is Lijuan (丽娟) — meaning Beautiful graceful.

Lijuan remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.