Chinese naming guides
Practical guides to choosing a Chinese name.
What Is My Name in Chinese? 3 Ways to Find Yours
Choose between a sound rendering, a meaning translation and a new Chinese name, with examples and a clear request you can take to a teacher.
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Lewis in Chinese: Liu or Lu?
If your surname is Lewis, 刘 Liú is a strong starting point for a Chinese surname: it is a genuine family name and the first character of the established tr…
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Lloyd in Chinese: 劳 Láo or 罗 Luó?
Compare 劳 Láo and 罗 Luó for Lloyd, with clear sound changes, verified surname readings and the limits of translating its Welsh origin.
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Long in Chinese: 龙 Lóng, 隆 Lóng, 朗 Lǎng or 高 Gāo?
Choose a Chinese surname for Long by checking any existing family character first, then comparing 龙, 隆 and 朗 for sound or 高 for a height connection.
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López in Chinese: 洛 Luò, 骆 Luò or 罗 Luó?
Compare 洛 Luò, 骆 Luò and 罗 Luó for an everyday Chinese surname, with the distinct tone choices and the older Lope–wolf history explained.
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Marshall in Chinese: choosing 马 Mǎ or 麻 Má
马 Mǎ keeps the opening of Marshall’s 马歇尔. Compare it with 麻 Má for a different character and tone, then try both with your Chinese given name.
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Martin in Chinese: 马 Mǎ or 麻 Má?
With 马 Mǎ, Martin keeps the opening of 马丁; 麻 Má changes its tone and character. Consider 武 Wǔ only for a deliberately chosen martial association.
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