Standard spelling
安娜
Ān nà
The standard Chinese spelling of Anna: “peaceful grace”.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 娜
- graceful
Instantly recognised as Anna, and it happens to carry a lovely meaning.
Anna in Chinese
In Chinese, Anna is written 安娜 (Ān nà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安雅 (Ān yǎ): a Chinese-style name meaning calm elegance.
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安娜
Ān nà
Anna
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
安雅
Ān yǎ
A Chinese-style name meaning calm elegance.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 雅
- elegant, refined
Keeps the “An” sound and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
安
Ān
A single character meaning peace and calm.
- 安
- peace, calm, safe
Simple and strong for small artwork or a tattoo.
Where Anna comes from.
Anna is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning “favour” or “grace”. It is used across Europe and is traditionally the name of the Virgin Mary's mother.
Famous Annas in Chinese
- Anna Kareninafictional character, Tolstoy's Anna Karenina安娜·卡列尼娜
About Anna in Chinese
What does the name Anna mean?
Anna is the Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning “favour” or “grace”. It is used across Europe and is traditionally the name of the Virgin Mary's mother.
How do you say Anna in Chinese?
Anna is written 安娜 and pronounced Ān nà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Instantly recognised as Anna, and it happens to carry a lovely meaning.
What does 安雅 mean?
安雅 (Ān yǎ) is a Chinese-style name for Anna: a Chinese-style name meaning calm elegance. 安 means “peace, calm”, 雅 means “elegant, refined”.
Which version of Anna is best for a tattoo?
安娜 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安雅 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.