Standard spelling
乔治
Qiáo zhì
The standard Chinese spelling of George.
- 乔
- tall
- 治
- to govern, heal
Recognised as George by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
George in Chinese
In Chinese, George is written 乔治 (Qiáo zhì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 志远 (Zhì yuǎn): a Chinese-style name meaning far-reaching ambition.
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乔治
Qiáo zhì
George
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
志远
Zhì yuǎn
A Chinese-style name meaning far-reaching ambition.
- 志
- aspiration, will
- 远
- far-reaching
Echoes the “Geor-” in George and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
志
Zhì
A single character meaning aspiration and will.
- 志
- aspiration, will
Simple and strong for a small tattoo.
Where George comes from.
George comes from the Greek Georgios, meaning “farmer” or “earth worker”. Saint George is the patron saint of England.
Famous Georges in Chinese
- George Washingtonfirst President of the United States乔治·华盛顿
- George Michaelsinger, Wham!乔治·迈克尔
About George in Chinese
What does the name George mean?
George comes from the Greek Georgios, meaning “farmer” or “earth worker”. Saint George is the patron saint of England.
How do you say George in Chinese?
George is written 乔治 and pronounced Qiáo zhì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Recognised as George by any Chinese reader; chosen for sound rather than meaning.
What does 志远 mean?
志远 (Zhì yuǎn) is a Chinese-style name for George: a Chinese-style name meaning far-reaching ambition. 志 means “aspiration, will”, 远 means “far-reaching”.
Which version of George is best for a tattoo?
乔治 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 志远 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.