Jiabao

Jiabao, rendered in pinyin as Jiābǎo, is a Chinese given name formed from the two characters 家 (jiā, meaning "home" or "family") and 宝 (bǎo, meaning "treasure" or "precious"). In Mandarin naming practice, Jiabao is a two-character given name that can be given to sons or daughters, though it is more commonly associated with male bearers in contemporary usage. The combination conveys an auspicious meaning such as "family treasure" or "treasured family."

The name is most widely recognized in the context of individuals who bear it as their given name. One prominent bearer is Wen Jiabao (温家宝), a Chinese politician who served as the Premier of the People’s Republic of China from 2003 to 2013. As with many Chinese names, the meaning of Jiabao is influenced by the chosen characters, and different families may adopt the name with variations in tone or nuance.

Outside of notable individuals, Jiabao remains a relatively common example of a two-character given name in Mandarin-speaking communities. Its usage reflects broader patterns in Chinese personal naming, where two-character given names often combine meaningful or auspicious elements chosen by the family.