Standard spelling
哈利
Hā lì
The Chinese spelling used for Harry Potter.
- 哈
- a common name sound
- 利
- benefit; a common name sound
The version used for Harry in Chinese books, films and news.
Harry in Chinese
In Chinese, Harry is written 哈利 (Hā lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 浩然 (Hào rán): a Chinese-style name meaning vast and upright.
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哈利
Hā lì
Harry
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
浩然
Hào rán
A Chinese-style name meaning vast and upright.
- 浩
- vast, grand
- 然
- natural, at ease
Echoes “Har-” and comes from Mencius's 浩然之气, a noble, upright spirit.
Single character
浩
Hào
A single character meaning vastness.
- 浩
- vast, grand
A compact mark for small artwork or a seal-style stamp.
Where Harry comes from.
Harry is the medieval English form of Henry, meaning “home ruler”.
Famous Harrys in Chinese
- Harry Potterfictional character, Harry Potter哈利·波特
- Harry Stylessinger哈里·斯泰尔斯
About Harry in Chinese
What does the name Harry mean?
Harry is the medieval English form of Henry, meaning “home ruler”.
How do you say Harry in Chinese?
Harry is written 哈利 and pronounced Hā lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. The version used for Harry in Chinese books, films and news.
What does 浩然 mean?
浩然 (Hào rán) is a Chinese-style name for Harry: a Chinese-style name meaning vast and upright. 浩 means “vast, grand”, 然 means “natural, at ease”.
Which version of Harry is best for a tattoo?
哈利 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 浩然 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.