Standard spelling
加里
Jiā lǐ
The standard Chinese spelling of Gary.
- 加
- to add; a common name sound
- 里
- a common name sound
The version used for Gary in Chinese books, films and news.
Gary in Chinese
In Chinese, Gary is written 加里 (Jiā lǐ), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 嘉瑞 (Jiā ruì): a Chinese-style name meaning fine and auspicious.
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加里
Jiā lǐ
Gary
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
嘉瑞
Jiā ruì
A Chinese-style name meaning fine and auspicious.
- 嘉
- fine, excellent
- 瑞
- auspicious
Keeps the “Ga-ry” sound of Gary, with a meaning worth wearing.
Single character
嘉
Jiā
A single character meaning fine, excellent.
- 嘉
- fine, excellent
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Gary comes from.
Gary was an English surname, probably from a Germanic word for “spear”. The film star Gary Cooper made it a popular first name.
Famous Garys in Chinese
- Gary Cooperactor, High Noon加里·库珀
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 加里 (Jiā lǐ) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Gary.
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加Wood里Fire
加里 carries Wood and Fire. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Wood or Fire; if it needs Earth, Metal or Water, your name is missing it.
Find out which elements your chart needs →About Gary in Chinese
What does the name Gary mean?
Gary was an English surname, probably from a Germanic word for “spear”. The film star Gary Cooper made it a popular first name.
How do you say Gary in Chinese?
Gary is written 加里 and pronounced Jiā lǐ. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Gary in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 嘉瑞 mean?
嘉瑞 (Jiā ruì) is a Chinese-style name for Gary: a Chinese-style name meaning fine and auspicious. 嘉 means “fine, excellent”, 瑞 means “auspicious”.
Which version of Gary is best for a tattoo?
加里 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 嘉瑞 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.