What Does the Name Xiu Mean?

Xiu is a girl's name of Chinese origin meaning “"elegant, beautiful, refined".”

Updated June 2026

Name	Xiu
Gender	female
Origin	Chinese
Meaning	"elegant, beautiful, refined"
Variants	Xiulan, Xiuying, Xiu-Mei
Popularity	A traditional feminine name-element in China, frequently paired with other syllables (e.g., Xiu-Lan, Xiu-Ying) rather than used alone.

The meaning and origin of Xiu

The name Xiu means “"elegant, beautiful, refined"” and has Chinese origins. From Chinese 秀 (xiù) meaning "luxuriant, elegant, beautiful, outstanding," though other characters such as 修 (xiū) "cultivate, repair" are also used. It conveys grace and refinement.

Variants and related names

Xiu is related to several other names you may recognize: Xiulan, Xiuying, Xiu-Mei. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.

How popular is the name Xiu?

A traditional feminine name-element in China, frequently paired with other syllables (e.g., Xiu-Lan, Xiu-Ying) rather than used alone.

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