Standard spelling
霍莉
Huò lì
The standard Chinese spelling of Holly.
- 霍
- a common name sound (also a surname)
- 莉
- jasmine
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Holly straight away.
Holly in Chinese
In Chinese, Holly is written 霍莉 (Huò lì), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 荷莉 (Hé lì): a Chinese-style name meaning lotus and jasmine.
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霍莉
Huò lì
Holly
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
荷莉
Hé lì
A Chinese-style name meaning lotus and jasmine.
- 荷
- lotus
- 莉
- jasmine
Echoes the “Hol-ly” in Holly and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Meaning
冬青
Dōng qīng
The Chinese word for the holly plant: “evergreen through winter”.
- 冬
- winter
- 青
- green, evergreen
Says “holly” itself rather than the sound: lovely for winter or Christmas artwork.
Where Holly comes from.
Holly is named after the evergreen holly plant, a symbol of Christmas. It became a popular girl's name in the 20th century.
Famous Hollys in Chinese
- Holly Hunteractress, The Piano霍莉·亨特
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.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 霍莉 (Huò lì) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Holly.
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霍Water莉Wood
霍莉 carries Water and Wood. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Water or Wood; if it needs Fire, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Holly mean?
Holly is named after the evergreen holly plant, a symbol of Christmas. It became a popular girl's name in the 20th century.
How do you say Holly in Chinese?
Holly is written 霍莉 and pronounced Huò lì. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Holly straight away.
What does 荷莉 mean?
荷莉 (Hé lì) is a Chinese-style name for Holly: a Chinese-style name meaning lotus and jasmine. 荷 means “lotus”, 莉 means “jasmine”.
Which version of Holly is best for a tattoo?
霍莉 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 荷莉 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.