Standard spelling
卡尔
Kǎ ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Carl.
- 卡
- a common name sound
- 尔
- a common name ending
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Carl.
Carl in Chinese
In Chinese, Carl is written 卡尔 (Kǎ ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 恺然 (Kǎi rán): a Chinese-style name meaning joyful and at ease.
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卡尔
Kǎ ěr
Carl
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
恺然
Kǎi rán
A Chinese-style name meaning joyful and at ease.
- 恺
- joyful, kind
- 然
- natural, at ease
Close to the “Carl” sound of Carl, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
恺
Kǎi
A single character meaning joyful, kind.
- 恺
- joyful, kind
A strong, simple mark for small artwork.
Where Carl comes from.
Carl is the German and Scandinavian form of Charles, from a Germanic word meaning “free man”.
Famous Carls in Chinese
- Carl Saganastronomer, Cosmos卡尔·萨根
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 卡尔 (Kǎ ěr) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Carl.
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卡Wood尔Fire
卡尔 carries Wood and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Fire; if it needs Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Carl in Chinese
What does the name Carl mean?
Carl is the German and Scandinavian form of Charles, from a Germanic word meaning “free man”.
How do you say Carl in Chinese?
Carl is written 卡尔 and pronounced Kǎ ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Carl.
What does 恺然 mean?
恺然 (Kǎi rán) is a Chinese-style name for Carl: a Chinese-style name meaning joyful and at ease. 恺 means “joyful, kind”, 然 means “natural, at ease”.
Which version of Carl is best for a tattoo?
卡尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 恺然 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.