Standard spelling
伊利亚
Yī lì yà
The Chinese Bible spelling of Elijah.
- 伊
- a common name sound
- 利
- benefit; a common name sound
- 亚
- a common name sound
The spelling Chinese audiences know best, as in Elijah Wood (伊利亚·伍德).
Elijah in Chinese
In Chinese, Elijah is written 伊利亚 (Yī lì yà), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 黎杰 (Lí jié): a Chinese-style name meaning a hero of the dawn.
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伊利亚
Yī lì yà
Elijah
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
黎杰
Lí jié
A Chinese-style name meaning a hero of the dawn.
- 黎
- dawn (as in 黎明)
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
Echoes the “-lijah” in Elijah and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
杰
Jié
A single character meaning excellence.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Elijah comes from.
Elijah comes from Hebrew and means “my God is Yahweh”. Elijah is a prophet in the Books of Kings.
Famous Elijahs in Chinese
- Elijah Woodactor, The Lord of the Rings伊利亚·伍德
About Elijah in Chinese
What does the name Elijah mean?
Elijah comes from Hebrew and means “my God is Yahweh”. Elijah is a prophet in the Books of Kings.
How do you say Elijah in Chinese?
Elijah is written 伊利亚 and pronounced Yī lì yà. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The spelling Chinese audiences know best, as in Elijah Wood (伊利亚·伍德).
What does 黎杰 mean?
黎杰 (Lí jié) is a Chinese-style name for Elijah: a Chinese-style name meaning a hero of the dawn. 黎 means “dawn (as in 黎明)”, 杰 means “outstanding, heroic”.
Which version of Elijah is best for a tattoo?
伊利亚 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 黎杰 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.