In Chinese, Alexander is written 亚历山大 (Yà lì shān dà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 立轩 (Lì xuān): a Chinese-style name meaning to stand tall with dignity.
Yà lì shān dà
Alexander
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Yà lì shān dà
The standard Chinese spelling of Alexander, as in Alexander the Great.
Recognised as Alexander by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Lì xuān
A Chinese-style name meaning to stand tall with dignity.
Keeps the “Al-/Lex” sound and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Xuān
A single character meaning lofty and dignified.
A confident single mark.
Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning “defender of men”. It was made famous by Alexander the Great, the king of Macedon.
Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, meaning “defender of men”. It was made famous by Alexander the Great, the king of Macedon.
Alexander is written 亚历山大 and pronounced Yà lì shān dà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Alexander by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
立轩 (Lì xuān) is a Chinese-style name for Alexander: a Chinese-style name meaning to stand tall with dignity. 立 means “to stand, establish”, 轩 means “lofty, dignified”.
亚历山大 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 立轩 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.