Standard spelling
谢丽尔
Xiè lì ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Cheryl.
- 谢
- a common name sound (also a surname)
- 丽
- beautiful
- 尔
- a common name ending
Common, readable, and recognised as Cheryl.
Cheryl in Chinese
In Chinese, Cheryl is written 谢丽尔 (Xiè lì ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 绮丽 (Qǐ lì): a Chinese-style name meaning exquisite beauty.
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谢丽尔
Xiè lì ěr
Cheryl
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
绮丽
Qǐ lì
A Chinese-style name meaning exquisite beauty.
- 绮
- exquisite, beautiful
- 丽
- beautiful
Sounds like the “-ryl” of Cheryl and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
绮
Qǐ
A single character meaning exquisite, beautiful.
- 绮
- exquisite, beautiful
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Cheryl comes from.
Cheryl is a 20th-century name, probably inspired by the French chérie, “darling”.
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 谢丽尔 (Xiè lì ěr) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Cheryl.
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谢Metal丽Fire尔Fire
谢丽尔 carries Metal and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Metal or Fire; if it needs Wood, Earth or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Cheryl in Chinese
What does the name Cheryl mean?
Cheryl is a 20th-century name, probably inspired by the French chérie, “darling”.
How do you say Cheryl in Chinese?
Cheryl is written 谢丽尔 and pronounced Xiè lì ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Cheryl.
What does 绮丽 mean?
绮丽 (Qǐ lì) is a Chinese-style name for Cheryl: a Chinese-style name meaning exquisite beauty. 绮 means “exquisite, beautiful”, 丽 means “beautiful”.
Which version of Cheryl is best for a tattoo?
谢丽尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 绮丽 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.