Standard spelling
阿米莉亚
Ā mǐ lì yà
The standard Chinese spelling of Amelia.
- 阿
- a common name sound
- 米
- rice; a common name sound
- 莉
- jasmine
- 亚
- Asia; a common name sound
The version used for Amelia in Chinese books, films and news.
Amelia in Chinese
In Chinese, Amelia is written 阿米莉亚 (Ā mǐ lì yà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 美莉 (Měi lì): a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jasmine.
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阿米莉亚
Ā mǐ lì yà
Amelia
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
美莉
Měi lì
A Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jasmine.
- 美
- beautiful
- 莉
- jasmine
Echoes “-melia” and sounds like 美丽, the everyday word for beautiful.
Single character
美
Měi
A single character meaning beauty.
- 美
- beautiful
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Amelia comes from.
Amelia comes from the Germanic element amal, meaning “work”, and has long been blended with the Latin name Emilia. It was used by European royalty in the 18th century.
About Amelia in Chinese
What does the name Amelia mean?
Amelia comes from the Germanic element amal, meaning “work”, and has long been blended with the Latin name Emilia. It was used by European royalty in the 18th century.
How do you say Amelia in Chinese?
Amelia is written 阿米莉亚 and pronounced Ā mǐ lì yà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Amelia in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 美莉 mean?
美莉 (Měi lì) is a Chinese-style name for Amelia: a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jasmine. 美 means “beautiful”, 莉 means “jasmine”.
Which version of Amelia is best for a tattoo?
阿米莉亚 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 美莉 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.