Standard spelling
克里斯蒂安
Kè lǐ sī dì ān
The standard Chinese spelling of Christian.
- 克
- to overcome
- 里
- a common name sound
- 斯
- a common name sound
- 蒂
- a common name sound
- 安
- peace, calm
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Christian straight away.
Christian in Chinese
In Chinese, Christian is written 克里斯蒂安 (Kè lǐ sī dì ān), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 思安 (Sī ān): a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and at peace.
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克里斯蒂安
Kè lǐ sī dì ān
Christian
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
思安
Sī ān
A Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and at peace.
- 思
- thoughtful, reflective
- 安
- peace, calm
Echoes the “-stian” in Christian and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
恩
Ēn
A single character meaning grace, kindness.
- 恩
- grace, kindness
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Christian comes from.
Christian comes from the Latin Christianus, “follower of Christ”. It has long been a royal name in Denmark.
Famous Christians in Chinese
- Christian Baleactor, The Dark Knight克里斯蒂安·贝尔
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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.
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克Wood里Fire斯Metal蒂Wood安Earth
克里斯蒂安 carries Wood, Fire, Metal and Earth. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood, Fire, Metal or Earth; if it needs Water, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Christian mean?
Christian comes from the Latin Christianus, “follower of Christ”. It has long been a royal name in Denmark.
How do you say Christian in Chinese?
Christian is written 克里斯蒂安 and pronounced Kè lǐ sī dì ān. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Christian straight away.
What does 思安 mean?
思安 (Sī ān) is a Chinese-style name for Christian: a Chinese-style name meaning thoughtful and at peace. 思 means “thoughtful, reflective”, 安 means “peace, calm”.
Which version of Christian is best for a tattoo?
克里斯蒂安 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 思安 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.