Standard spelling
本
Běn
The standard Chinese spelling of Ben: “root, origin”.
- 本
- origin, root
One character that Chinese readers know as Ben, as in Ben Affleck.
Ben in Chinese
In Chinese, Ben is written 本 (Běn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 彬然 (Bīn rán): a Chinese-style name meaning refined and at ease.
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本
Běn
Ben
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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
彬然
Bīn rán
A Chinese-style name meaning refined and at ease.
- 彬
- refined, cultured
- 然
- natural, at ease
Keeps the “Ben” sound of Ben, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
彬
Bīn
A single character meaning refined, cultured.
- 彬
- refined, cultured
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Ben comes from.
Ben is short for Benjamin, from Hebrew, meaning “son of the right hand”. It is widely used as a name on its own.
Famous Bens in Chinese
- Ben Affleckactor and director本·阿弗莱克
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 本 (Běn) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Ben.
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本Wood
本 carries Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood; if it needs Fire, Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Ben mean?
Ben is short for Benjamin, from Hebrew, meaning “son of the right hand”. It is widely used as a name on its own.
How do you say Ben in Chinese?
Ben is written 本 and pronounced Běn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. One character that Chinese readers know as Ben, as in Ben Affleck.
What does 彬然 mean?
彬然 (Bīn rán) is a Chinese-style name for Ben: a Chinese-style name meaning refined and at ease. 彬 means “refined, cultured”, 然 means “natural, at ease”.
Which version of Ben is best for a tattoo?
本 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 彬然 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.