Standard spelling
亚瑟
Yà sè
The standard Chinese spelling of Arthur.
- 亚
- Asia; a common name sound
- 瑟
- a zither; a common name sound
The spelling of King Arthur (亚瑟王) in Chinese books and films.
Arthur in Chinese
In Chinese, Arthur is written 亚瑟 (Yà sè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 安硕 (Ān shuò): a Chinese-style name meaning peace and great achievement.
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亚瑟
Yà sè
Arthur
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There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
安硕
Ān shuò
A Chinese-style name meaning peace and great achievement.
- 安
- peace, calm
- 硕
- great, eminent
Echoes the “Ar-thur” in Arthur and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
硕
Shuò
A single character meaning great, eminent.
- 硕
- great, eminent
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Arthur comes from.
Arthur is an old Celtic name of uncertain meaning, often linked to the word for “bear”. It belongs to King Arthur of the Round Table.
Famous Arthurs in Chinese
- King Arthurlegendary king of Britain亚瑟王
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 亚瑟 (Yà sè) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Arthur.
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亚Earth瑟Wood
亚瑟 carries Earth and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Wood; if it needs Fire, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Arthur mean?
Arthur is an old Celtic name of uncertain meaning, often linked to the word for “bear”. It belongs to King Arthur of the Round Table.
How do you say Arthur in Chinese?
Arthur is written 亚瑟 and pronounced Yà sè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The spelling of King Arthur (亚瑟王) in Chinese books and films.
What does 安硕 mean?
安硕 (Ān shuò) is a Chinese-style name for Arthur: a Chinese-style name meaning peace and great achievement. 安 means “peace, calm”, 硕 means “great, eminent”.
Which version of Arthur is best for a tattoo?
亚瑟 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 安硕 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.