Standard spelling
艾娃
Ài wá
The standard Chinese spelling of Ava.
- 艾
- mugwort; a common name sound
- 娃
- baby, little girl
The version used for Ava in Chinese books, films and news.
Ava in Chinese
In Chinese, Ava is written 艾娃 (Ài wá), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 爱薇 (Ài wēi): a Chinese-style name meaning love and a delicate flower.
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艾娃
Ài wá
Ava
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
爱薇
Ài wēi
A Chinese-style name meaning love and a delicate flower.
- 爱
- love
- 薇
- a delicate flower (as in 蔷薇, rose)
Keeps the “Ava” sound of Ava, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
爱
Ài
A single character meaning love.
- 爱
- love
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Ava comes from.
Ava's origin is uncertain; it may be a form of Eve, or come from a medieval Germanic name built on an element of unknown meaning. Actress Ava Gardner made it well known in the 20th century.
Famous Avas in Chinese
- Ava Gardneractress, Hollywood golden age艾娃·加德纳
About Ava in Chinese
What does the name Ava mean?
Ava's origin is uncertain; it may be a form of Eve, or come from a medieval Germanic name built on an element of unknown meaning. Actress Ava Gardner made it well known in the 20th century.
How do you say Ava in Chinese?
Ava is written 艾娃 and pronounced Ài wá. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Ava in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 爱薇 mean?
爱薇 (Ài wēi) is a Chinese-style name for Ava: a Chinese-style name meaning love and a delicate flower. 爱 means “love”, 薇 means “a delicate flower (as in 蔷薇, rose)”.
Which version of Ava is best for a tattoo?
艾娃 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 爱薇 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.