In Chinese, Christopher is written 克里斯托弗 (Kè lǐ sī tuō fú), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 克勤 (Kè qín): a Chinese-style name meaning diligent and self-disciplined.
Kè lǐ sī tuō fú
Christopher
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Kè lǐ sī tuō fú
The standard Chinese spelling of Chris; the full 克里斯托弗 runs to five characters.
The standard Chinese spelling of Christopher.
Kè qín
A Chinese-style name meaning diligent and self-disciplined.
Echoes “Chris” and comes from the classical phrase 克勤克俭, diligent and thrifty.
Qín
A single character meaning diligence.
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning “bearing Christ”. Saint Christopher is known as the patron saint of travellers.
Christopher comes from the Greek Christophoros, meaning “bearing Christ”. Saint Christopher is known as the patron saint of travellers.
Christopher is written 克里斯托弗 and pronounced Kè lǐ sī tuō fú. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The standard Chinese spelling of Christopher.
克勤 (Kè qín) is a Chinese-style name for Christopher: a Chinese-style name meaning diligent and self-disciplined. 克 means “to overcome”, 勤 means “diligent”.
克里斯托弗 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 克勤 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.