Standard spelling
艾瑞克
Ài ruì kè
The common Chinese spelling of Eric.
- 艾
- mugwort; a common name sound
- 瑞
- auspicious
- 克
- to overcome
The version used for Eric in Chinese books, films and news.
Eric in Chinese
In Chinese, Eric is written 艾瑞克 (Ài ruì kè), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 瑞峰 (Ruì fēng): a Chinese-style name meaning an auspicious peak.
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艾瑞克
Ài ruì kè
Eric
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
瑞峰
Ruì fēng
A Chinese-style name meaning an auspicious peak.
- 瑞
- auspicious
- 峰
- mountain peak
Keeps the “Er-” sound of Eric, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
峰
Fēng
A single character meaning a mountain peak.
- 峰
- mountain peak
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Eric comes from.
Eric comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning “ever ruler” or “sole ruler”. Erik the Red was a Norse explorer who settled Greenland.
Famous Erics in Chinese
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About Eric in Chinese
What does the name Eric mean?
Eric comes from the Old Norse Eiríkr, meaning “ever ruler” or “sole ruler”. Erik the Red was a Norse explorer who settled Greenland.
How do you say Eric in Chinese?
Eric is written 艾瑞克 and pronounced Ài ruì kè. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Eric in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 瑞峰 mean?
瑞峰 (Ruì fēng) is a Chinese-style name for Eric: a Chinese-style name meaning an auspicious peak. 瑞 means “auspicious”, 峰 means “mountain peak”.
Which version of Eric is best for a tattoo?
艾瑞克 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 瑞峰 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.