The star Venture is my SF novel is made up of various big players, including European, Indian and Chinese. Online translation tools aren't always ideal for finding the right names.
Currently I have Xian Dao, which may or may not mean 'Pioneer'/'Leader' and Yin Qui which I was hoping means 'Heroic Spirit' with female undertones.
Then there is the Tianlong, a personal cruiser. Does that mean something like 'Dragon Song' or am I completely off? Also, does 'Tian' work as solo name? The ship AIs generally call themselves by an abbreviated version of the ship's name. By and large the AIs don't take themselves too seriously (or know what serious is )
Any advise much appreciated!
Currently I have Xian Dao, which may or may not mean 'Pioneer'/'Leader' and Yin Qui which I was hoping means 'Heroic Spirit' with female undertones.
Then there is the Tianlong, a personal cruiser. Does that mean something like 'Dragon Song' or am I completely off? Also, does 'Tian' work as solo name? The ship AIs generally call themselves by an abbreviated version of the ship's name. By and large the AIs don't take themselves too seriously (or know what serious is )
Any advise much appreciated!