Hui is a Chinese feminine given name (often written as 慧 or 辉 in simplified Chinese). It carries meanings of "intelligent, wise" (from 慧 huì) or "brightness" (from 辉 huī), along with other characters with similar pronunciations. The name is particularly common among Chinese-speaking populations and can also be used as a surname.Usage and Cultural ContextIn Chinese naming traditions, Hui (慧) is predominantly feminine, reflecting the virtue of wisdom. The character 辉 is more frequently unisex, but as a feminine name, it symbolizes radiance and splendor. The name appears across various Chinese-speaking regions and is often chosen for its auspicious connotations. Variant forms include the Japanese reading Kei, the Vietnamese Huệ and Huy, and the Japanese Hikaru, though the latter is a separate name from the hikari (光) element.Notional Association with the Hui PeopleThe name Hui is occasionally associated with the Hui people, an ethnoreligious group in China primarily composed of Chinese-speaking Muslims (回民, Huímín). According to the 2020 census, approximately 11.3 million Hui people live in China, predominantly in the northwestern provinces and the Zhongyuan region. Outside China, the related Dungan people in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, the Panthays in Myanmar, and some Chin Haws in Thailand also trace their origins to the Hui. While the name Hui (回) in the ethnic context uses different Chinese characters (回 meaning "return"), the phonetic similarity underscores the name's resonance in Chinese culture. Notably, the Hui people are recognized as a separate ethnic group in China, unlike in the Republic of China where they were historically considered a branch of the Han Chinese.Meaning: Intelligent, wise (慧); brightness (辉)Origin: ChineseType: Feminine given nameUsage Regions: China, Vietnam (as Huệ), Japan (as Kei)