Standard spelling
安柏
Ān bó
The common Chinese spelling of Amber.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 柏
- cypress; a common name sound
Recognised as Amber by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Amber in Chinese
In Chinese, Amber is written 安柏 (Ān bó), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安珀 (Ān pò): a Chinese-style name meaning peaceful amber.
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安柏
Ān bó
Amber
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
安珀
Ān pò
A Chinese-style name meaning peaceful amber.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 珀
- amber
Sounds like Amber, and 珀 literally means amber.
Single character
珀
Pò
A single character meaning amber.
- 珀
- amber
Literally the gemstone amber, a quietly perfect match.
Where Amber comes from.
Amber comes from the word for fossilised tree resin, which reached English from Arabic ʿanbar. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century.
About Amber in Chinese
What does the name Amber mean?
Amber comes from the word for fossilised tree resin, which reached English from Arabic ʿanbar. It has been used as a given name since the late 19th century.
How do you say Amber in Chinese?
Amber is written 安柏 and pronounced Ān bó. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Amber by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 安珀 mean?
安珀 (Ān pò) is a Chinese-style name for Amber: a Chinese-style name meaning peaceful amber. 安 means “peace, calm”, 珀 means “amber”.
Which version of Amber is best for a tattoo?
安柏 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安珀 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.