Standard spelling
尤金
Yóu jīn
The standard Chinese spelling of Eugene.
- 尤
- especially; a common name sound
- 金
- gold
The version used for Eugene in Chinese books, films and news.
Eugene in Chinese
In Chinese, Eugene is written 尤金 (Yóu jīn), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 佑君 (Yòu jūn): a Chinese-style name meaning a blessed gentleman.
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尤金
Yóu jīn
Eugene
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
佑君
Yòu jūn
A Chinese-style name meaning a blessed gentleman.
- 佑
- blessing, divine protection
- 君
- a gentleman, a noble person
Keeps the “Eu-gene” sound of Eugene, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
君
Jūn
A single character meaning a gentleman, a noble person.
- 君
- a gentleman, a noble person
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Eugene comes from.
Eugene comes from the Greek Eugenios, meaning “well born”. It was the name of several popes.
Famous Eugenes in Chinese
- Eugene O'Neillplaywright, Nobel Prize in Literature尤金·奥尼尔
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 尤金 (Yóu jīn) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Eugene.
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尤Earth金Metal
尤金 carries Earth and Metal. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Earth or Metal; if it needs Wood, Fire or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Eugene in Chinese
What does the name Eugene mean?
Eugene comes from the Greek Eugenios, meaning “well born”. It was the name of several popes.
How do you say Eugene in Chinese?
Eugene is written 尤金 and pronounced Yóu jīn. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Eugene in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 佑君 mean?
佑君 (Yòu jūn) is a Chinese-style name for Eugene: a Chinese-style name meaning a blessed gentleman. 佑 means “blessing, divine protection”, 君 means “a gentleman, a noble person”.
Which version of Eugene is best for a tattoo?
尤金 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 佑君 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.