Father's surname

Baby names that go with Chua

Chinese surname Cai (蔡), Hokkien pronunciation Chua

Chua is surname rank #133 (51,380 on Forebears, chinese origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Chua is the father's surname.

Surname rank

#133

On Forebears

51,380

Syllables

1

Origin

Chinese

Background

Chinese Filipino

Where it is common

Nationwide

Sound

Soft

Origin and meaning

Chinese surname Cai (蔡), Hokkien pronunciation Chua

Chua is a widespread Chinese-Filipino surname representing the Hokkien pronunciation of the surname 蔡 (Cài). It was established in the Philippines through centuries of Chinese migration and trade from the Minnan region of Fujian. It is commonly used both as a paternal surname and as a maternal middle name.

Chua is the Hokkien romanization of the Chinese surname 蔡 (Mandarin: Cài). It is one of the most prominent Chinese-Filipino family names across the Philippines, brought by Hokkien migrants primarily from southern Fujian province.

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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

As a concise, single-syllable surname, it pairs effortlessly with multisyllabic first names.

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We can score the full three-part name: First + maiden surname + Chua.

Best boy names for Chua

Spanish / Other · pilgrim to Rome (Late Latin) · May 2021 #6

Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #9

Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #17

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Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #36

Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · May 2021 #116

Spanish / Other · Of Rome / citizen of Rome (Latin) · May 2021 #155

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English / Filipino · infant male (English) · May 2021 #158

Spanish / Biblical · friend of horses (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #160

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Biblical / Spanish · city of the moon or fragrant place… · May 2021 #210

English / Biblical · exalted of the Lord (Hebrew) · May 2021 #229

Spanish / Other · laurel grove (Latin) · May 2021 #256

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Spanish · little Julio / youthful (Spanish… · May 2021 #268

Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · May 2021 #271

Spanish / Biblical · of Marius / devoted to the Virgin… · May 2021 #275

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Spanish / Other · gift of God (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #280

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Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · May 2021 #294

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Spanish / Other · greatest (Latin) · May 2021 #305

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Spanish · little renowned warrior (Spanish… · May 2021 #315

Spanish · blessed (Latin via Spanish) · May 2021 #319

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Filipino / Spanish · 3 syl · May 2021 #332

Filipino / Spanish · combination of Jose and Maria · May 2021 #341

Spanish / Biblical · He will add / God increases… · May 2021 #348

Spanish / Other · red-haired or ruddy (Latin) · May 2021 #350

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Spanish / Other · well-born, noble (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #353

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Filipino / Spanish · Blend of Jose/John and Marie · May 2021 #384

Spanish / Other · rival or imitating (Latin) · May 2021 #394

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Spanish / Other · peaceful (Greek) · May 2021 #409

Spanish · loved / beloved (Spanish) · May 2021 #412

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Spanish / Other · cheerful, glad (Latin via Spanish) · May 2021 #431

Spanish / Biblical · friend of God (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #443

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Spanish / Other · golden (Latin) · May 2021 #444

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Spanish · dedicated to Jupiter or Jove (Latin) · May 2021 #447

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Spanish / Biblical · God is salvation (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #472

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Spanish · given or gifted (Latin) · May 2021 #493

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Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · May 2021 #495

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Best girl names for Chua

English / Other · debated; possibly 'fair mane' or… · May 2021 #10

Spanish / Biblical · bitter, beloved, or wished-for… · May 2021 #14

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Other / Spanish · combination of Marie… · May 2021 #17

English / Biblical · Combination of Mary (disputed… · May 2021 #18

English / Biblical · to behold or foresight (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #29

English / Other · dark, black (Greek) · May 2021 #34

English / Spanish · rose (Latin via French/English) · May 2021 #39

Spanish / Biblical · sorrows, little sorrow (Spanish) · May 2021 #41

English / Spanish · of the sea (Latin) or bitter /… · May 2021 #42

Biblical / English · joined, tied, or snare (Hebrew… · May 2021 #76

Spanish / Other · of Zeus / born of Zeus (Greek) · May 2021 #55

Spanish / Biblical · torch, bright, or shining light… · May 2021 #59

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Spanish · little rose (Spanish) · May 2021 #67

Spanish / Filipino · little girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #72

English / Other · rival or striving (Latin via… · May 2021 #81

Spanish / Biblical · Grace, favor; little Ana (Spanish… · May 2021 #101

Spanish / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin) · May 2021 #103

Spanish / Biblical · lily (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #108

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Spanish / English · noble, of noble kind (Old High… · May 2021 #113

English / Other · Literary creation from 'Van'… · May 2021 #121

Spanish / Other · variant of Eleanor (uncertain… · May 2021 #124

Spanish · violet flower (Spanish, from Latin) · May 2021 #127

English / Other · song, tune (English, from Greek… · May 2021 #128

Spanish / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew) · May 2021 #141

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Spanish / English · from Lorraine (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #143

Other / English · morning star (Slavic) · May 2021 #153

English / Other · land of wood and water (Taíno) · May 2021 #157

Filipino / Spanish · combination of Maria… · May 2021 #164

English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · May 2021 #166

Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Spanish… · May 2021 #170

Spanish / Other · of the sea (Latin) · May 2021 #174

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Spanish / Other · late summer or to harvest (Greek) · May 2021 #175

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Spanish / English · queen (Latin) · May 2021 #179

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Spanish / English · work, industrious (Germanic via… · May 2021 #186

Spanish / Other · joy, happiness (Latin) · May 2021 #187

Spanish · lioness or little lion (Spanish… · May 2021 #191

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English · beautiful, delightful, or lovable… · May 2021 #195

Spanish / Other · help or aid (Greek via Spanish) · May 2021 #198

English / Other · eternal ruler or sole ruler (Old… · May 2021 #204

Spanish / English · uncertain; possibly advisor… · May 2021 #205

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Best mother's maiden surnames for Chua

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Chua.

Villanueva Chua 90

Forebears 277,730 · Spanish

Francisco Chua 90

Forebears 207,840 · Spanish

Tolentino Chua 90

Forebears 133,010 · Spanish / Other

Antonio Chua 90

Forebears 92,386 · Spanish

Alcantara Chua 90

Forebears 82,799 · Spanish / Arabic

Forebears 441,075 · Spanish

Mendoza Chua 88

Forebears 372,402 · Spanish

Bautista Chua 88

Forebears 287,625 · Spanish / Biblical

Forebears 184,543 · Spanish

Forebears 183,088 · Spanish

Domingo Chua 88

Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical

Santiago Chua 88

Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical

Soriano Chua 88

Forebears 140,203 · Spanish

Mercado Chua 88

Forebears 125,314 · Spanish

Navarro Chua 88

Forebears 113,992 · Spanish

Forebears 111,336 · Filipino

del Rosario Chua 88

Forebears 105,210 · Spanish

Velasco Chua 88

Forebears 101,375 · Spanish

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About the surname Chua

Is Chua a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Chua?

Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Chua as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.