Standard spelling
艾米
Ài mǐ
The standard Chinese spelling of Amy.
- 艾
- mugwort; a common name sound
- 米
- rice; a common name sound
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Amy straight away.
Amy in Chinese
In Chinese, Amy is written 艾米 (Ài mǐ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 怡美 (Yí měi): a Chinese-style name meaning joyful beauty.
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艾米
Ài mǐ
Amy
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
怡美
Yí měi
A Chinese-style name meaning joyful beauty.
- 怡
- joyful, content
- 美
- beautiful
Close to the “-my” sound of Amy, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
怡
Yí
A single character meaning joy and contentment.
- 怡
- joyful, content
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Amy comes from.
Amy comes from the Old French name Amée, meaning “beloved”, from Latin amatus.
Famous Amys in Chinese
- Amy Winehousesinger, Back to Black艾米·怀恩豪斯
- Amy Adamsactress, Arrival艾米·亚当斯
About Amy in Chinese
What does the name Amy mean?
Amy comes from the Old French name Amée, meaning “beloved”, from Latin amatus.
How do you say Amy in Chinese?
Amy is written 艾米 and pronounced Ài mǐ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Amy straight away.
What does 怡美 mean?
怡美 (Yí měi) is a Chinese-style name for Amy: a Chinese-style name meaning joyful beauty. 怡 means “joyful, content”, 美 means “beautiful”.
Which version of Amy is best for a tattoo?
艾米 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 怡美 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.