Standard spelling
安吉拉
Ān jí lā
The common Chinese spelling of Angela.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 吉
- lucky
- 拉
- a common name sound
Recognised as Angela by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Angela in Chinese
In Chinese, Angela is written 安吉拉 (Ān jí lā), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安琪 (Ān qí): a Chinese-style name meaning peaceful fine jade.
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安吉拉
Ān jí lā
Angela
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
安琪
Ān qí
A Chinese-style name meaning peaceful fine jade.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 琪
- fine jade
Keeps the “An” of Angela and echoes 安琪儿, the Chinese word for angel.
Single character
琪
Qí
A single character meaning fine jade.
- 琪
- fine jade
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Angela comes from.
Angela is the feminine form of the Latin Angelus, from Greek angelos, meaning “messenger” or “angel”.
Famous Angelas in Chinese
- Angela MerkelChancellor of Germany, 2005-2021安格拉·默克尔
About Angela in Chinese
What does the name Angela mean?
Angela is the feminine form of the Latin Angelus, from Greek angelos, meaning “messenger” or “angel”.
How do you say Angela in Chinese?
Angela is written 安吉拉 and pronounced Ān jí lā. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Angela by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 安琪 mean?
安琪 (Ān qí) is a Chinese-style name for Angela: a Chinese-style name meaning peaceful fine jade. 安 means “peace, calm”, 琪 means “fine jade”.
Which version of Angela is best for a tattoo?
安吉拉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安琪 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.