Standard spelling
卡罗琳
Kǎ luó lín
The standard Chinese spelling of Caroline.
- 卡
- a common name sound
- 罗
- gauze; a common name sound
- 琳
- fine jade
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Caroline straight away.
Caroline in Chinese
In Chinese, Caroline is written 卡罗琳 (Kǎ luó lín), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 珂宁 (Kē níng): a Chinese-style name meaning white jade and tranquility.
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卡罗琳
Kǎ luó lín
Caroline
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
珂宁
Kē níng
A Chinese-style name meaning white jade and tranquility.
- 珂
- a white, jade-like stone
- 宁
- tranquil
Close to the “Car” sound of Caroline, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
珂
Kē
A single character meaning a white, jade-like stone.
- 珂
- a white, jade-like stone
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Caroline comes from.
Caroline is the French feminine form of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles, meaning “free man”.
About Caroline in Chinese
What does the name Caroline mean?
Caroline is the French feminine form of Carolus, the Latin form of Charles, meaning “free man”.
How do you say Caroline in Chinese?
Caroline is written 卡罗琳 and pronounced Kǎ luó lín. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Caroline straight away.
What does 珂宁 mean?
珂宁 (Kē níng) is a Chinese-style name for Caroline: a Chinese-style name meaning white jade and tranquility. 珂 means “a white, jade-like stone”, 宁 means “tranquil”.
Which version of Caroline is best for a tattoo?
卡罗琳 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 珂宁 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.