Standard spelling
阿曼达
Ā màn dá
The standard Chinese spelling of Amanda.
- 阿
- a common name sound
- 曼
- graceful, gentle
- 达
- to reach, achieve
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Amanda, light on meaning.
Amanda in Chinese
In Chinese, Amanda is written 阿曼达 (Ā màn dá), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 曼琪 (Màn qí): a Chinese-style name meaning graceful fine jade.
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阿曼达
Ā màn dá
Amanda
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
曼琪
Màn qí
A Chinese-style name meaning graceful fine jade.
- 曼
- graceful, gentle
- 琪
- fine jade
Sounds like the “man” of Amanda and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
琪
Qí
A single character meaning fine jade.
- 琪
- fine jade
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Amanda comes from.
Amanda comes from Latin and means “lovable” or “worthy of love”. English playwrights used it in the 17th century, and it became a common name afterwards.
Famous Amandas in Chinese
- Amanda Seyfriedactress, Mamma Mia!阿曼达·塞弗里德
About Amanda in Chinese
What does the name Amanda mean?
Amanda comes from Latin and means “lovable” or “worthy of love”. English playwrights used it in the 17th century, and it became a common name afterwards.
How do you say Amanda in Chinese?
Amanda is written 阿曼达 and pronounced Ā màn dá. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Amanda, light on meaning.
What does 曼琪 mean?
曼琪 (Màn qí) is a Chinese-style name for Amanda: a Chinese-style name meaning graceful fine jade. 曼 means “graceful, gentle”, 琪 means “fine jade”.
Which version of Amanda is best for a tattoo?
阿曼达 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 曼琪 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.