Standard spelling
艾伦
Ài lún
The standard Chinese spelling of Alan.
- 艾
- mugwort; a common name sound
- 伦
- order, human bonds; a common name sound
Common, readable, and recognised as Alan.
Alan in Chinese
In Chinese, Alan is written 艾伦 (Ài lún), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安澜 (Ān lán): a Chinese-style name meaning calm after the great waves.
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艾伦
Ài lún
Alan
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
安澜
Ān lán
A Chinese-style name meaning calm after the great waves.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 澜
- great waves
Sounds like the “A-lan” of Alan and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
澜
Lán
A single character meaning great waves.
- 澜
- great waves
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Alan comes from.
Alan is an old Breton and Celtic name, perhaps meaning “little rock” or “handsome”. It came to England with the Normans.
Famous Alans in Chinese
- Alan Turingmathematician and computing pioneer艾伦·图灵
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 艾伦 (Ài lún) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Alan.
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艾Earth伦Fire
艾伦 carries Earth and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Fire; if it needs Wood, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Alan in Chinese
What does the name Alan mean?
Alan is an old Breton and Celtic name, perhaps meaning “little rock” or “handsome”. It came to England with the Normans.
How do you say Alan in Chinese?
Alan is written 艾伦 and pronounced Ài lún. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Alan.
What does 安澜 mean?
安澜 (Ān lán) is a Chinese-style name for Alan: a Chinese-style name meaning calm after the great waves. 安 means “peace, calm”, 澜 means “great waves”.
Which version of Alan is best for a tattoo?
艾伦 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安澜 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.