Standard spelling
艾米莉
Ài mǐ lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Emily.
- 艾
- mugwort; a common name sound
- 米
- rice; a common name sound
- 莉
- jasmine
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Emily, light on meaning.
Emily in Chinese
In Chinese, Emily is written 艾米莉 (Ài mǐ lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 美琳 (Měi lín): a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jade.
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艾米莉
Ài mǐ lì
Emily
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
美琳
Měi lín
A Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jade.
- 美
- beautiful
- 琳
- fine jade
Sounds like the “Em” of Emily and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
琳
Lín
A single character meaning fine jade.
- 琳
- fine jade
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Emily comes from.
Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly linked to the Latin aemulus, “rival”.
Famous Emilys in Chinese
- Emily DickinsonAmerican poet艾米莉·狄金森
- Emily Bluntactress, A Quiet Place艾米莉·布朗特
About Emily in Chinese
What does the name Emily mean?
Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly linked to the Latin aemulus, “rival”.
How do you say Emily in Chinese?
Emily is written 艾米莉 and pronounced Ài mǐ lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Emily, light on meaning.
What does 美琳 mean?
美琳 (Měi lín) is a Chinese-style name for Emily: a Chinese-style name meaning beautiful jade. 美 means “beautiful”, 琳 means “fine jade”.
Which version of Emily is best for a tattoo?
艾米莉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 美琳 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.