In Chinese, Elizabeth is written 伊丽莎白 (Yī lì shā bái), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 丽华 (Lì huá): a Chinese-style name meaning beauty and splendour.
Yī lì shā bái
Elizabeth
There is no single official spelling of an English name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Yī lì shā bái
The standard Chinese spelling of Elizabeth, as in Queen Elizabeth.
The version used for Elizabeth in Chinese books, films and news.
Lì huá
A Chinese-style name meaning beauty and splendour.
Keeps the “-liz-” sound of Elizabeth, with a meaning worth wearing.
Lì
A single character meaning beauty.
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath”. It was carried by two queens of England and is used in many languages.
Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning “my God is an oath”. It was carried by two queens of England and is used in many languages.
Elizabeth is written 伊丽莎白 and pronounced Yī lì shā bái. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Elizabeth in Chinese books, films and news.
丽华 (Lì huá) is a Chinese-style name for Elizabeth: a Chinese-style name meaning beauty and splendour. 丽 means “beautiful”, 华 means “splendour”.
伊丽莎白 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 丽华 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.