Standard spelling
伊芙琳
Yī fú lín
The common Chinese spelling of Evelyn.
- 伊
- that one (literary); a common name sound
- 芙
- lotus
- 琳
- fine jade
Recognised as Evelyn by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
Evelyn in Chinese
In Chinese, Evelyn is written 伊芙琳 (Yī fú lín), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 艺琳 (Yì lín): a Chinese-style name meaning artistry and fine jade.
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伊芙琳
Yī fú lín
Evelyn
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
艺琳
Yì lín
A Chinese-style name meaning artistry and fine jade.
- 艺
- art, artistry
- 琳
- fine jade
Echoes the “Ev-lyn” in Evelyn and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
艺
Yì
A single character meaning art and artistry.
- 艺
- art, artistry
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where Evelyn comes from.
Evelyn comes from an English surname that grew out of the Norman name Aveline, whose root is uncertain. It was used for both boys and girls and is now mostly a girl's name.
About Evelyn in Chinese
What does the name Evelyn mean?
Evelyn comes from an English surname that grew out of the Norman name Aveline, whose root is uncertain. It was used for both boys and girls and is now mostly a girl's name.
How do you say Evelyn in Chinese?
Evelyn is written 伊芙琳 and pronounced Yī fú lín. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as Evelyn by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 艺琳 mean?
艺琳 (Yì lín) is a Chinese-style name for Evelyn: a Chinese-style name meaning artistry and fine jade. 艺 means “art, artistry”, 琳 means “fine jade”.
Which version of Evelyn is best for a tattoo?
伊芙琳 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 艺琳 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.