Standard spelling
比利
Bǐ lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Billy.
- 比
- to compare; a common name sound
- 利
- benefit; a common name sound
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Billy.
Billy in Chinese
In Chinese, Billy is written 比利 (Bǐ lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 秉立 (Bǐng lì): a Chinese-style name meaning upholding and standing firm.
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比利
Bǐ lì
Billy
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
秉立
Bǐng lì
A Chinese-style name meaning upholding and standing firm.
- 秉
- to hold, to uphold
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
Close to the “Bil-ly” sound of Billy, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
立
Lì
A single character meaning to stand firm, establish.
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Billy comes from.
Billy is a pet form of William, from Germanic words meaning “will” and “helmet”.
Famous Billys in Chinese
- Billy Joelsinger-songwriter, Piano Man比利·乔尔
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 比利 (Bǐ lì) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Billy.
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比Water利Fire
比利 carries Water and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Billy mean?
Billy is a pet form of William, from Germanic words meaning “will” and “helmet”.
How do you say Billy in Chinese?
Billy is written 比利 and pronounced Bǐ lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Billy.
What does 秉立 mean?
秉立 (Bǐng lì) is a Chinese-style name for Billy: a Chinese-style name meaning upholding and standing firm. 秉 means “to hold, to uphold”, 立 means “to stand firm, establish”.
Which version of Billy is best for a tattoo?
比利 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 秉立 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.