Standard spelling
亨利
Hēng lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Henry.
- 亨
- prosperous, going smoothly
- 利
- benefit, success
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Henry straight away.
Henry in Chinese
In Chinese, Henry is written 亨利 (Hēng lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 恒立 (Héng lì): a Chinese-style name meaning steadfast and upright.
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亨利
Hēng lì
Henry
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
恒立
Héng lì
A Chinese-style name meaning steadfast and upright.
- 恒
- constant, enduring
- 立
- to stand firm, establish
Close to the “Hen-ry” sound of Henry, and natural to a Chinese reader.
Single character
恒
Héng
A single character meaning constancy.
- 恒
- constant, enduring
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Henry comes from.
Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, meaning “home ruler”. It was the name of eight kings of England.
Famous Henrys in Chinese
- Henry Fordfounder of Ford Motor Company亨利·福特
About Henry in Chinese
What does the name Henry mean?
Henry comes from the Germanic Heimirich, meaning “home ruler”. It was the name of eight kings of England.
How do you say Henry in Chinese?
Henry is written 亨利 and pronounced Hēng lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Henry straight away.
What does 恒立 mean?
恒立 (Héng lì) is a Chinese-style name for Henry: a Chinese-style name meaning steadfast and upright. 恒 means “constant, enduring”, 立 means “to stand firm, establish”.
Which version of Henry is best for a tattoo?
亨利 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 恒立 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.