Standard spelling
海莉
Hǎi lì
The common Chinese spelling of Hailey.
- 海
- sea
- 莉
- jasmine
A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Hailey, light on meaning.
Hailey in Chinese
In Chinese, Hailey is written 海莉 (Hǎi lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 慧莉 (Huì lì): a Chinese-style name meaning wisdom and jasmine.
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海莉
Hǎi lì
Hailey
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
慧莉
Huì lì
A Chinese-style name meaning wisdom and jasmine.
- 慧
- wisdom
- 莉
- jasmine
Sounds like the “Hay” of Hailey and carries a clear, positive meaning.
Single character
慧
Huì
A single character meaning wisdom.
- 慧
- wisdom
One bold character when space is tight.
Where Hailey comes from.
Hailey comes from an English surname and place name meaning “hay clearing”. It became a popular girl's name after actress Hayley Mills in the 1960s.
Famous Haileys in Chinese
- Hailey Biebermodel海莉·比伯
About Hailey in Chinese
What does the name Hailey mean?
Hailey comes from an English surname and place name meaning “hay clearing”. It became a popular girl's name after actress Hayley Mills in the 1960s.
How do you say Hailey in Chinese?
Hailey is written 海莉 and pronounced Hǎi lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. A pure transliteration: instantly readable as Hailey, light on meaning.
What does 慧莉 mean?
慧莉 (Huì lì) is a Chinese-style name for Hailey: a Chinese-style name meaning wisdom and jasmine. 慧 means “wisdom”, 莉 means “jasmine”.
Which version of Hailey is best for a tattoo?
海莉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 慧莉 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.