Standard spelling
杰拉尔德
Jié lā ěr dé
The standard Chinese spelling of Gerald.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 拉
- a common name sound
- 尔
- a common name ending
- 德
- virtue
Common, readable, and recognised as Gerald.
Gerald in Chinese
In Chinese, Gerald is written 杰拉尔德 (Jié lā ěr dé), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 杰朗 (Jié lǎng): a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and bright.
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杰拉尔德
Jié lā ěr dé
Gerald
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
杰朗
Jié lǎng
A Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and bright.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
- 朗
- bright, clear
Sounds like the “Ger-” of Gerald and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
杰
Jié
A single character meaning outstanding, heroic.
- 杰
- outstanding, heroic
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Gerald comes from.
Gerald comes from Germanic words meaning “spear” and “rule”. The Normans brought it to England and Ireland.
Famous Geralds in Chinese
- Gerald Ford38th US president杰拉尔德·福特
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.
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杰Wood拉Fire尔Fire德Fire
杰拉尔德 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.
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What does the name Gerald mean?
Gerald comes from Germanic words meaning “spear” and “rule”. The Normans brought it to England and Ireland.
How do you say Gerald in Chinese?
Gerald is written 杰拉尔德 and pronounced Jié lā ěr dé. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Common, readable, and recognised as Gerald.
What does 杰朗 mean?
杰朗 (Jié lǎng) is a Chinese-style name for Gerald: a Chinese-style name meaning outstanding and bright. 杰 means “outstanding, heroic”, 朗 means “bright, clear”.
Which version of Gerald is best for a tattoo?
杰拉尔德 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 杰朗 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.